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.
motor unit, n the entity consisting of the lower motor neuron, motor end-plate, and muscle fibers supplied by the end-plate. The final motor activity resulting from a sequence of stimulations to the lower motor neuron is considered a function of the motor unit. the entity consisting of the lower motor neuron, motor end-plate, and muscle fibers supplied by the end-plate. The final motor activity resulting from a sequence of stimulations to the lower motor neuron is considered a function of the motor unit.