neuron
Pronunciation: /ˈnjʊərɒn/
(also neurone /-rəʊn/)
Definition of neuron
noun
Derivatives
Origin:
late 19th century: from Greek neuron, special use of the literal sense 'sinew, tendon'. See nerve
In scientific sources the standard spelling is neuron. The spelling neurone is generally restricted to non-technical contexts, but note that it is usual in motor neurone disease.
