motor neuron

motor neuron

n.

A neuron that conveys impulses from the central nervous system to a muscle, gland, or other effector tissue.

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Noun

1.

motor neuron - a neuron conducting impulses outwards from the brain or spinal cord efferent neuron, motoneuron, motor nerve fiber nerve cell, neuron - a cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses efferent, efferent nerve, motor nerve - a nerve that conveys impulses toward or to muscles or glands