Axon

4 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

The long, slender projection of a nerve cell that conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body.

“The axon transmits signals to neighbouring neurons.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ax·on

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Synonyms

nerve fibre

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