axon
noun/ækˌsɒn/
Frequency rank: #17,527 most common English word
Meaning
The long, slender projection of a nerve cell that conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body.
Example sentence
The signal travels down the axon to reach the next nerve cell.
Synonyms & related words
- neurite
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