Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) refers to a condition in which abnormally large numbers of bacteria are present in the small intestine, while the types of bacteria found in the small intestine are more like the bacteria found in the colon.
motor neuron. noun, Cell Biology, Physiology. 1. a nerve cell that conducts impulses to a muscle, gland, or other effector. Also, motoneuron. motor neuron n. A neuron that conveys impulses from the central nervous system to a muscle, gland, or other effector tissue. Discover our greatest slideshows.
Gamma motor neuron. A gamma motor neuron (Î³ motor neuron), also called gamma motoneuron, is a type of lower motor neuron that takes part in the process of muscle contraction, and represents about 30% of fibers going to the muscle. Like alpha motor neurons, their cell bodies are located in the anterior grey column of the spinal cord.