Neuronas (en. Neurons)

/neuroˈnas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Specialized cell in the reception and transmission of nerve impulses.

Neurons are fundamental for the functioning of the nervous system.

Las neuronas son fundamentales para el funcionamiento del sistema nervioso.

Basic unit of the nervous system that allows communication between different parts of the body.

Each neuron connects with thousands of other neurons.

Cada neurona se conecta con miles de otras neuronas.

Cell that can be excited by other stimuli and generates a nerve impulse.

Neurons can be classified into sensory, motor, and interneurons.

Las neuronas pueden ser clasificadas en sensoriales, motoras y interneuronas.

The word 'neurons' comes from the Greek 'neuron', which means 'nerve'.

neurons in action

Refers to the active functioning of neurons in cognitive processes.

neuronas en acción

mirror neurons

Neurons that activate both when performing an action and when observing the same action in others.

neuronas espejo

neuronal health

State of well-being and functionality of neurons and the nervous system in general.

salud neuronal

neurotransmitters

Chemical substances that transmit signals between neurons.

neurotransmisores

synapse

The space between neurons where the transmission of nerve impulses occurs.

sinapsis

neurogenesis

The process of forming new neurons in the brain.

neurogenesis

To be spaced out

When you don't understand something in class, it seems like your neurons are spaced out.

Cuando no entiendes algo en la clase, parece que tus neuronas están en la luna.

To not have a single neuron

He did something so stupid that I told him he didn't have a single neuron.

Hizo algo tan estúpido que le dije que no tenía ni una neurona.