axon
1 synonym for axon, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The long, thin part of a nerve cell that carries nerve impulses away from the cell body.
Synonyms
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axone
How to use axon
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
axon terminal
damaged axon
long axon
It is a technical term, used mainly in biology and medicine.
Etymology
English took the word from Ancient Greek, where it meant axis. It is distantly related to English axle and axis.
Full origin of axon →Frequently asked questions
What is an axon?
An axon is the long, slender fibre of a nerve cell. It carries nerve impulses away from the cell body.
Where does an axon send signals?
An axon carries signals out from the cell body and passes them on at a synapse, where the next cell picks them up.
Where does the word axon come from?
It comes from an Ancient Greek word meaning axis.
