Axon

Pronunciation: /ˈækˌsɑn/

Definitions of axon

noun a long, slender projection of a nerve cell that conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body

Example Sentences

A1 The axon is a part of a neuron.

A2 Signals travel along the axon to transmit information.

B1 Damage to the axon can disrupt communication between neurons.

B2 The axon terminals release neurotransmitters to communicate with other neurons.

C1 The axon hillock is where the action potential is initiated.

C2 Axonal transport is crucial for maintaining the health and function of neurons.

Examples of axon in a Sentence

formal The axon is a long, slender projection of a nerve cell that conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body.

informal The axon is like the long tail of a nerve cell that sends messages to other cells.

slang That nerve cell's axon is like its own personal hotline to other cells.

figurative Think of the axon as the messenger of the nerve cell, delivering important signals throughout the body.

Grammatical Forms of axon

• past tense: axoned
• plural: axons
• comparative: more axon
• superlative: most axon
• present tense: axon
• future tense: will axon
• perfect tense: have axoned
• continuous tense: is axoning
• singular: axon
• positive degree: axon
• infinitive: to axon
• gerund: axoning
• participle: axoning

Origin and Evolution of axon

First Known Use: 1838 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'axon' originates from the Greek word 'axios' meaning 'worthy' or 'capable'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of anatomy to refer to the long, slender projection of a nerve cell that conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body, the term 'axon' has since been adopted in various scientific disciplines to describe similar structures in different contexts, such as in computer science to refer to a component of a neural network.