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motor neuron
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motor neuron [′mōd·ər ′nu̇r‚än]
(neuroscience)
An efferent nerve cell. Also known as motoneuron.


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The cells, formed a result, exhibit hallmark characteristics of motor nerve cells, and neurons expressing mutant SOD-1 display abnormalities typical of ALS.
MND covers a group of disorders which cause motor nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain stem to deteriorate and die.
the motor nerve cells in the anterior horns) of the spinal cord, and inflammation/ damage of these cells is responsible for the paralysis of the muscles of the body.
 
 
 
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