Definition of axon. : a usually long and single nerve-cell process that usually conducts impulses away from the cell body â see neuron illustration.
Frederick Fred Cossom Hollows, was born on the 9th of April 1929 in Dunedin, New Zealand. He was an ophthalmologist who became known for his work in restoring eyesight for several thousands of people in Australia and many other countries.
The term plyometrics was coined by Fred Wilt after watching Soviet athletes prepare for their events in track and field; he felt this was a key to their success. It is a poor term to describe what happens, but it has since been accepted and is now well established.