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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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Uni scientist Dr Catherina Becker said: "Understanding how zebrafish can regenerate large numbers of motor neurones after damage to the spinal cord and how these motor neurones are produced by natural stem cells could help in finding treatments for motor neurone disease.
Degeneration of the motor neurones leads to weakness and wasting of muscles, causing loss of mobility in the limbs and difficulties with speech, swallowing and breathing.
Byline: By The Huddersfield Daily Examiner * Motor Neurone Disease is the name given to a group of related diseases that affect the motor neurones in the brain and spinal chord.
 
 
 
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