"von Economo neuron" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: von Economo neurons [plural]
Etymology: Named for Austrian neurologist Constantin von Economo (1876–1931), who discovered them. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=von Economo neuron}} von Economo neuron (plural von Economo neurons)
  1. A spindle neuron. Wikipedia link: Constantin von Economo

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