- a variation of neuron.
neurone
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This loss of regenerative ability is also linked to neurological diseases including motor neurone disease and multiple sclerosis.
From Science Daily ● May 29, 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
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
When you lose function with motor neurone disease it's gone, and Michael has experienced a little bit of new movement in his foot.
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2026
F. Communication from one neurone to another occurs across a _____ called the synapse.
From Psychology A Study Of Mental Life by Woodworth, Robert S.
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