Meaning of the word "motor neuron" in English

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motor neuron

US /ˈmoʊtər ˈnʊrɑn/
UK /ˈməʊ.tə ˈnjʊə.rɒn/
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Noun

a nerve cell that transmits electrical signals from the brain or spinal cord to muscles or glands, causing them to contract or secrete.

Example:
Damage to motor neurons can lead to muscle weakness and paralysis.
The brain sends signals through motor neurons to control voluntary movements.