Meanings
nounRenshaw cell (plural Renshaw cells)
plural Renshaw cells
- anatomyAn inhibitory interneuron found in the grey matter of the spinal cord, associated with alpha motor neurons.
Origin
The concept was postulated by Birdsey Renshaw (1908–1948).
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Renshaw cell. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Renshaw%20cell
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