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axon

|ax/on|

/ˈæksɒn/

nerve projection

Etymology

Etymology Information

'axon' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'axōn', where 'axōn' meant 'axis'.

Historical Evolution

'axōn' was adopted into modern English as 'axon' without significant transformation.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'axis', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a nerve cell projection'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that typically conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

The axon transmits signals to other neurons or muscles.

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