nerve cell

noun

1

: a grayish or reddish granular cell with specialized processes that is the fundamental functional unit of nervous tissue transmitting and receiving nerve impulses : neuron

2

: cell body

Examples of nerve cell in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Freeman’s son Max was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome – a rare neurological disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks nerve cells – earlier this year. —Issy Ronald, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a side effect that takes place when your immune system attacks healthy nerve cells, leading to muscle weakness and paralysis in some cases. —Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024

Magnesium supplementation may affect neurons, calm neurons, and reduce communication between nerve cells and muscles.7 Magnesium plays a vital role in muscle contraction.8 Evidence: Despite its widespread use, research shows little benefit of supplementing with magnesium for leg cramps. —Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024

To reduce the symptoms, patients often take prescription medications or receive deep brain stimulation, which sends electrical pulses to nerve cells in the brain. —Randi Richardson, NBC News, 24 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

nerve cell

noun

: neuron

also : cell body

Medical Definition

nerve cell

noun

1

: a grayish or reddish granular cell with specialized processes that is the fundamental functional unit of nervous tissue : neuron

2

: cell body