motoneuron

[moh-tuh-noor-on, -nyoor-]

noun

Cell Biology, Physiology.

1. motor neuron.

motoneuron

/ ˌməʊtəʊˈnjʊərɒn /

noun

1. anatomy an efferent nerve cell; motor neuron

Word History and Origins

Origin of motoneuron¹

1905–10; moto- (combining form representing motor ) + neuron

Example Sentences

Knowing how these molecular machines work may be key to understanding and treating motoneuron diseases such as multiple sclerosis and spastic paraplegia.

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