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interneuron
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in·ter·neu·ron  (ntr-nrn, -nyr-)
n.
A nerve cell found entirely within the central nervous system that acts as a link between sensory neurons and motor neurons.

inter·neuro·nal (-nr-nl, -nyr-, -n-r-, -ny-) adj.

interneuron [ˌɪntəˈnjʊərɒn]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) Physiol any neuron that connects afferent and efferent neurons in a reflex arc Also called internuncial neuron


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Furthermore, our model shows that the inhibitory connection from interneurons to pyramidal cells serve as an important site for the storage of extinction memory," he added.
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