Definition

A part of a nerve cell that carries signals away from the cell body, distinct from other parts like dendrites.

Example

The neuraxon transmits electrical impulses to communicate with other nerve cells.

Conversation

I was reading about how the neuraxon works in our nervous system.

Oh really? I've never heard much about that before.

Yeah, it's interesting how it helps transmit signals in the brain.

I bet! The brain is such a complex thing to understand.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Neuraxon is formed from "neur-" (from Greek "neuron", meaning nerve) and "axon" (from Greek "axōn", meaning axis or stem). The word refers to the long, slender projection of a nerve cell that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body, essentially acting as the axis of nerve communication.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nerve' ('neur-') as the part of the body that sends signals, and 'axon' as the 'axis' or main line that carries those signals away from the nerve cell.

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