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Definition of neuron

neuron

/ˈnʊər.ɒn/
(UK: neurone)
neu · ron
Plural:neurons
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Adjective:neuronal
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• noun

1

A specialized cell of the nervous system that transmits electrical and chemical signals throughout the body, typically consisting of a cell body, dendrites, and an axon.

Example

"Each neuron in the human brain can form thousands of synaptic connections with neighboring cells."

2

A basic computational node in an artificial neural network that receives weighted inputs, applies an activation function, and passes an output to subsequent layers.

Example

"During training, the algorithm adjusts the weights connected to each artificial neuron to minimize prediction errors."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1891 by German anatomist Heinrich Wilhelm Gottfried von Waldeyer-Hartz, from Ancient Greek neuron, meaning 'sinew, tendon, or nerve'.

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