motor neuron

US /ˈmoʊtər ˈnʊrɑn/
UK /ˈmoʊtər ˈnʊrɑn/
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motorneuron, bewegingszenuwcel

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

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Damage to motor neurons can lead to muscle weakness and paralysis.
Schade aan motorische neuronen kan leiden tot spierzwakte en verlamming.
The brain sends signals through motor neurons to control voluntary movements.
De hersenen sturen signalen via motorische neuronen om vrijwillige bewegingen te controleren.