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motor neurons

motor neurons is the plural of motor neuron.

Meaning of motor neuron

Noun

motor neuron (plural motor neurons)

  1. A neuron that transmits impulses from the central nervous system to effector tissues (e.g., muscles or glands).
    Synonyms:
    motoneuron, efferent neuron

Questions about motor neurons

What is motor neurons the plural of?
Motor neurons is the plural of motor neuron.

Words near motor neurons in the dictionary

  1. motor nerves
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  3. motor neuron disease
  4. motor neuron diseases
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