Meanings
plural von Economo neurons
- A spindle neuron.
Looking at the brains of 10 superagers after they died, Rogalski said they discovered these individuals have more of a certain type of brain cell known as Von Economo neurons than average elderly individuals.
2018 February 19, Nicola Davis, The Guardian
Synonyms & antonyms
Origin
Named for Austrian neurologist Constantin von Economo (1876–1931), who discovered them.
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