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)

1. A spindle neuron.
   • 2018 February 19, Nicola Davis, The Guardian:

     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.