neuron
US /ˈnʊr.ɑːn/
UK /ˈnʊr.ɑːn/
1.
neurônio, célula nervosa
a specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.
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The brain contains billions of neurons.
O cérebro contém bilhões de neurônios.
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Each neuron communicates with thousands of others.
Cada neurônio se comunica com milhares de outros.