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neurone

British  
/ ˈnjʊərəʊn, njʊˈrɒnɪk, ˈnjʊərɒn /

noun

  1. Also called: nerve cell.  a specialized cell that conducts nerve impulses: consists of a cell body, axon, and dendrites

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"We've made intracellular antibodies that stick to proteins that cause neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's and motor neurone disease," said Dr. Wright.

From Science Daily Aug. 20, 2026

This loss of regenerative ability is also linked to neurological diseases including motor neurone disease and multiple sclerosis.

From Science Daily May 29, 2026

He was also known for his charity work in aid of mental health, motor neurone disease, and plenty of other causes.

From BBC May 17, 2026

Once the action starts, one star to watch will be British para snowboarder Davy Zyw, who will become the first man with motor neurone disease to compete in a Winter Paralympics.

From Barron's Mar. 6, 2026

This is but a technical statement of the simple fact that nerve currents flow most easily over the neurone connections that they have already used.

From The Mind and Its Education by George Herbert Betts

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