Grandmother Cell Definition

noun

A hypothetical neuron that represents a complex but specific concept or object , and activates upon recognition .

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Other Word Forms of Grandmother Cell

Noun

Singular:
grandmother cell
Plural:
grandmother cells

Origin of Grandmother Cell

  • Coined around 1969 by Jerry Lettvin, referring to the idea of recognising one's grandmother.

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