nerve cell

NOUN

cell of the nervous system

Synonyms

WEAK

afferent neuron sensory cell sensory neuron

Example Sentences

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In brain organoids, which are miniature three dimensional models of brain tissue, sildenafil promoted nerve cell growth.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

By mapping these gene activity patterns, they produced a detailed cellular atlas outlining the boundaries between distinct nerve cell types across the CA1 region.

From Science Daily • Dec. 6, 2025

This biochemical signal is received by the next nerve cell, that converts the signal back into electricity.

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2024

The BMP2 signaling pathway has been known for its role in early brain developmental, particularly in nerve cell differentiation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2024

The nerve cell, or neuron, is a living, one-way wire with switches at both ends.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman