neuron

Definition

A specialized cell in the nervous system that transmits information through electrical and chemical signals. It is the basic unit of the brain and nervous system.

中文 神经系统中的专门细胞,通过电信号和化学信号传递信息,是大脑和神经系统的基本单位。

Example

"Scientists studied how each neuron communicates with others to control movement and thought."