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单词 motor neuron
释义

motor neuron in American English

a type of neuron that carries nerve impulses that activate a muscle, gland, etc.

motor neuron in American English

noun
Biology & Physiology
a nerve cell that conducts impulses to a muscle, gland, or other effector
Also: motoneuron
Word origin
[1895–1900]This word is first recorded in the period 1895–1900. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Marxism, backwind, calling card, frame of reference, slapstick

Examples of 'motor neuron' in a sentence
motor neuron

He's telling me about motor neuron disease, which he has.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Because it's actually to raise money and awareness for motor neuron disease.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But motor neuron disease has afflicted him so badly that he struggles to enunciate.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Cruelly, she had already watched her husband die of motor neuron disease.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Eight months later, his body consumed by motor neuron disease, he was quadriplegic.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
His wife died of motor neuron disease some years ago.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He said motor neuron disease was a 'cruel' disease which had touched the lives of other people around him.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
A science student learnt almost 50 years ago that he was suffering from motor neuron disease.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The decision will also encourage a third team, which plans to use admixed embryos to study motor neuron disease, to apply for a licence.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
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