nerve cell
noun
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The disease causes the death of nerve cells in the brain and possible symptoms include cognitive impairment, trouble moving, emotional instability and aggressive or impulsive behavior.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 July 2025
Parkinson’s disease is characterized by the loss of nerve cells in the brain, per Mayo Clinic.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 29 July 2025
Parkinson's is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the weakening of nerve cells, which become damaged and die, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 July 2025
The nervous system is a network of nerve cells that controls many parts of the body, including movement.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 22 July 2025
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 July 2025
Parkinson’s disease is characterized by the loss of nerve cells in the brain, per Mayo Clinic.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 29 July 2025
Parkinson's is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the weakening of nerve cells, which become damaged and die, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 July 2025
The nervous system is a network of nerve cells that controls many parts of the body, including movement.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for nerve cell
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“Nerve cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nerve%20cell. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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