Renshaw cell

English

Etymology

The concept was postulated by Birdsey Renshaw (1908–1948).

Noun

Renshaw cell (plural Renshaw cells)

  1. (anatomy) An inhibitory interneuron found in the grey matter of the spinal cord, associated with alpha motor neurons.
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