- plural of neuron.
neurons
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Axons are extensions of nerve cells that allow neurons to communicate with one another.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
The human brain contains close to 100 billion neurons, linked through an enormous web of connections.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
The results revealed a striking advantage for neurons in the human cortex.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
These benefits include reducing blood pressure and vascular stiffness, improving the activation of neurons in the brain, reducing inflammation in the brain, lowering resting norepinephrine, and improving sleep.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
“Mirror neurons fire both when one performs an action and when one sees another person performing that action. They allow us to imitate behavior.”
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
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