von Economo neuron
English
Etymology
Named for Austrian neurologist Constantin von Economo (1876–1931), who discovered them.
Noun
von Economo neuron (plural von Economo neurons)
- A spindle neuron.
- 2018, Nicola Davis, The Guardian, 19 February:
- 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, Nicola Davis, The Guardian, 19 February: