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purkinje cell

Pur·kin·je cell
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [per-kin-jee]
    • /pərˈkɪn dʒi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [per-kin-jee]
    • /pərˈkɪn dʒi/

Definitions of purkinje cell words

  • noun purkinje cell a large, densely branching neuron in the cerebellar cortex of the brain. 1
  • noun purkinje cell any of the large neurons that make up the middle layer of the gray cortex of the cerebellum, characterized by a dense network of dendrites on the outer side and a long, threadlike axon on the inner side 0

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Origin of purkinje cell

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; See origin at Purkinje fiber

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Parts of speech for Purkinje cell

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purkinje cell popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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