What does AXONS mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that conducts electrical impulses away from the neurons cell body.

2. A nerve fiber that transmits impulses in the nervous system.

Pronunciations:

US: /ˈæksɑn/

UK: /ˈæksən/

Origin and Usage:

The word "axon" comes from the Greek word "axōn," which means "axis" or "axis of a body." It was first used in the late 19th century to describe the long, slender projections of nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses away from the cell body. Axons are a crucial component of the nervous system, allowing for communication between neurons and the rest of the body.

Synonyms:

Nerve fiber, nerve cell process, neurite.

Related Words:

Neuron, spine, synapse, dendr, glial.

Example Sentences:

1. The axons of sensory neurons carry signals from the bodys periphery to the central nervous system.

2. Damage to the axons of motor neurons can result in muscle weakness or paralysis.