axone
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈæksəʊn/
Definition
A long, threadlike part of a nerve cell that transmits impulses to other cells.
Examples
The electrical signal travels rapidly down the length of the axone.
Damage to the axone can disrupt communication between the brain and the limbs.
Scientists are studying how the myelin sheath protects the axone from degradation.
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