English Explanatory Dictionary

Renshaw cell

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

Renshaw cell Renshaw cells

Etymology

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

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