interneuron
/ˌɪntərˈnʊrɑn/
noun
- A nerve cell in the brain or spinal cord that connects sensory neurons and motor neurons, helping to process information and coordinate responses.
- Interneurons in the spinal cord help you pull your hand away from a hot stove quickly.
- The brain contains billions of interneurons that form complex communication networks.
- Scientists study interneurons to understand how the nervous system processes pain signals.