pumice. n. 1. (Geological Science) Also called: pumice stone a light porous acid volcanic rock having the composition of rhyolite, used for scouring and, in powdered form, as an abrasive and for polishing. vb. 2. (Tools) (tr) to rub or polish with pumice.[C15 pomys, from Old French pomis, from Latin pÅ«mex ].umÂ·ice. n. A light, porous, glassy lava, used in solid form as an abrasive and in powdered form as a polish and an abrasive. tr.v. pumÂ·iced, pumÂ·icÂ·ing, pumÂ·icÂ·es. To clean, polish, or smooth with pumice.
Summary: 1.A neuron is an individual cell, whereas, a group of neurons form a nerve. 2.There are two types of neurons ââ sensory and motor neurons; while there are three types of nerves ââ afferent, efferent and mixed nerves.
A neuron (/ËnjÊÉrÉn/ NYEWR-on or /ËnÊÉrÉn/ NEWR-on, also known as a neurone or nerve cell) is an electrically excitable cell that processes and transmits information through electrical and chemical signals. These signals between neurons occur via synapses, specialized connections with other cells. Neurons can connect to each other to form neural networks. Neurons are the core components of the brain and spinal cord of the central nervous system (CNS), and of the ganglia of the peripheral nervous system (PNS).