- a variation of neuron.
neurone
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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
These pea-sized "brain organoids" resembled parts of the cerebral cortex and allowed researchers to study molecular changes linked to motor neurone disease and explore ways to prevent them.
From Science Daily ● May 29, 2026
The 38-year-old from Edinburgh is believed to be the first snowsport athlete with motor neurone disease to compete at the Games.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 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
The place of juxtaposition of the end of one neurone against the beginning of another is called the synapse.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" by Various
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