"Renshaw cell" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Renshaw cells [plural]
Etymology: The concept was postulated by Birdsey Renshaw (1908–1948). Head templates: {{en-noun}} Renshaw cell (plural Renshaw cells)
  1. (anatomy) An inhibitory interneuron found in the grey matter of the spinal cord, associated with alpha motor neurons. Wikipedia link: Renshaw cell Categories (topical): Anatomy
    Sense id: en-Renshaw_cell-en-noun-6LA09Wc6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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