Where does “neuron” come from?
Neuron comes from Ancient Greek νεῦρον, from Proto-Indo-European snḗh₁wr̥, ultimately derived from the root (s)neh₁-.
neuron (English): A cell of the nervous system, which conducts...
Definitions
- A cell of the nervous system, which conducts...
Ancestry of “neuron”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | νεῦρον | sinew, tendon; cord, of a slingshot, bowstring;... |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | snéh₁wr̥ | sinew, tendon |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | (s)neh₁- | to spin , to sew |
Words derived from “neuron”