place cell en · NOUN
Meanings
- A type of pyramidal neuron within the hippocampus that becomes active when an animal enters a particular place in its environment (known as the place field).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| place cells | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (2)
el τοποκύτταρο (type of neuron) · el χωροταξικός νευρώνας (type of neuron)