neurone
Britishnoun
Other Word Forms
- neuronal adjective
- neuronic adjective
Example Sentences
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The former Leicester and Gloucester second row has motor neurone disease and the match raises funds for the charity he set up to support families affected by the condition.
From BBC
The court heard that he has been diagnosed with spinal onset motor neurone disease and was too unwell to confirm his name.
From BBC
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
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
It is thought low levels of oxygen in the body during intense exercise damage motor neurone cells, triggering the disease in those who are susceptible either though genetics or environmental factors.
From BBC
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