Part of a neural connection (4)

I believe the answer is:

axon

(Other definitions for axon that I've seen before include "impulsive conductor" , "extension in cell" , "Bit of a nerve!" , "Disabling headache" , "Part of cell transmitting" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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