1. motor-assisted
adjective. relying on an engine for propulsion in addition to muscle power.
Synonyms
- assisted
Antonyms
- unbacked
- single-handed
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2. neuron
noun. ['ˈnʊrɑːn'] a cell that is specialized to conduct nerve impulses.
Synonyms
- axon
- dendrite
- motor neuron
- efferent neuron
- systema nervosum
- axone
- sensory neuron
- motor nerve fiber
- nerve cell
- ganglion cell
- afferent neuron
- gangliocyte
- vegetative cell
- brain cell
- motoneuron
- nervous system
3. motor
noun. ['ˈmoʊtɝ'] machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion.
Synonyms
- stepper
- electric motor
- machine
- stepping motor
Antonyms
- ascend
- go
- rise
- precede
Etymology
- moto (Latin)
4. motor
adjective. ['ˈmoʊtɝ'] conveying information to the muscles from the CNS.
Synonyms
- centrifugal
- motorial
Antonyms
- recede
- ride
- follow
Etymology
- moto (Latin)
5. motor
verb. ['ˈmoʊtɝ'] travel or be transported in a vehicle.
Synonyms
- drive
- ride
- go
- locomote
- travel
- take
Antonyms
- stay in place
- converge
- enter
- hop out
Etymology
- moto (Latin)
6. motor
noun. ['ˈmoʊtɝ'] a nonspecific agent that imparts motion.
Antonyms
- rush
Etymology
- moto (Latin)
7. motor
adjective. ['ˈmoʊtɝ'] causing or able to cause motion.
Synonyms
- motive
Antonyms
- descend
- linger
Etymology
- moto (Latin)
Example sentences of the word motor-neuron
1. Noun Phrase
PBP is characterized by a degeneration of the lower motor neurons within the brain stem and leads to muscle weakness of the body.
2. Noun Phrase
According to the ALS Society of Canada, PLS affects upper motor neurons, which are found in the brain, but does not affect lower motor neurons, which are found in the spinal cord.
3. Noun Phrase
A motor neuron contacts a muscle cell at a structure called a motor end plate.
4. Noun Phrase
The upper and lower motor neuron**s die off and stop sending signals to your muscles.