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motor neuron

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A neuron that transmits impulses from the central nervous system to effector tissues (e.g., muscles or glands).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: anatomy, medicine, neuroanatomy, neurology, neuroscience, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: motoneuron, efferent neuron

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a neuron conducting impulses outwards from the brain or spinal cord

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: efferent neuron, motor nerve fiber, motoneuron

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: nerve cell, neuron

History

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Motoneuron — neuron that transmits impulses from the central nervous system to effector tissues
  • Hungarian: motoneuron — neuron that transmits impulses from the central nervous system to effector tissues
  • Hungarian: mozgatóneuron — neuron that transmits impulses from the central nervous system to effector tissues