motor neuron

See also: motorneuron

English

Alternative forms

  • motor neurone

Noun

motor neuron (plural motor neurons)

  1. (neuroanatomy) A neuron located in the central nervous system that projects its axon outside the CNS and directly or indirectly control muscles.

Synonyms

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