neurone

/ ˈnjʊərəʊn; njʊˈrɒnɪk; ˈnjʊərɒn /

noun

1. a specialized cell that conducts nerve impulses: consists of a cell body, axon, and dendrites Also callednerve cell

Derived Forms

• neuronic, adjective
• neuˈronal, adjective

Example Sentences

Nik has motor neurone disease, and says he probably would have chosen assisted dying three years ago if it had been legal.

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However, Nik Ward, who lives in Surrey and has motor neurone disease, is against changing the law.

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People in the clinical at-risk groups include anyone with conditions that affect breathing, some heart conditions, kidney or liver disease, diabetes and some conditions that affect the brain or nerves, such as Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy.

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Three months later, he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

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Rugby league star Rob Burrow has described how his three children inspired him "never to submit" to motor neurone disease, in an interview recorded before his death.

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