interneuron

interneuron definition - medical

in·ter·neu·ron (ĭnˌtər-no͝orˈŏnˌ)

noun
A nerve cell found entirely within the central nervous system that acts as a link between sensory neurons and motor neurons.

Related Forms:

  • inˌter·neuˈro·nal (-no͝orˈə-nəl, -no͝o-rōˈ-) adjective

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