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brain cell

 

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Noun brain cell has 1 sense
  1. brain cell - a nerve cell in the brain
    --1 is a kind of
    nerve cell, neuron
    --1 is a part of brain, encephalon
    --1 has particulars: Golgi's cell, Golgi cell; Purkinje cell

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Brain Cell

Definition

A brain cell, also known as a neuron, is a specialized cell that processes and transmits information in the brain and nervous system. Neurons are the fundamental units of the nervous system and play a crucial role in various cognitive functions.

Senses

  1. Sense: Anatomy

    In terms of anatomy, a brain cell refers to an individual neuron that is responsible for sending and receiving electrical signals within the brain.

    Example sentence: The brain is composed of billions of interconnected brain cells that work together to control all bodily functions.

  2. Sense: Figurative

    In a figurative sense, brain cell can be used to refer to a person's intelligence, mental capacity, or ability to think.

    Example sentence: His creative ideas showcased the brilliance of his brain cells.

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