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motor neuron

/ˈməʊtə ˈnjʊərɒn/

Tradução: Neurônio que conduz impulsos nervosos do sistema nervoso central para músculos ou glândulas, controlando movimentos e outras funções do corpo.

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/ˈməʊtə ˈnjʊərɒn/C1formalmedical
  • ptNeurônio que conduz impulsos nervosos do sistema nervoso central para músculos ou glândulas, controlando movimentos e outras funções do corpo.

A nerve cell that transmits signals from the brain or spinal cord to muscles or glands, controlling movement and other bodily functions.

  1. Nerve cell for movementC1formal

    A specialized nerve cell that transmits signals from the brain or spinal cord to muscles or glands, controlling voluntary and involuntary movements.

    ptNeurônio motor

    • Damage to motor neurons can lead to muscle weakness.
    • Motor neurons are essential for walking and speaking.
    • The disease specifically attacks the motor neurons in the spinal cord.