Neuron (noun)

A specialized cell that transmits nerve impulses; the fundamental unit of the nervous system.

Origin:

From french neurone, from greek νεῦρον (neûron, "nerve, sinew") . the term was coined by rudolf virchow in 1848.

Examples:

1. The neuron is the basic unit of the nervous system.
2. The axon of a neuron carries electrical impulses away from the cell body.
3. Neurons communicate with each other through synapses.
4. Neuron cell bodies are located in the brain and spinal cord.
5. Damage to neurons can lead to neurological disorders.