English Explanatory Dictionary

motor neuron

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A neuron that transmits impulses from the central nervous system to effector tissues (e.g., muscles or glands).

Word forms

motor neuron motor neurons motor neurone

Synonyms

motoneuron efferent neuron
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