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What transmits French refusal about Europe (6)

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I believe the answer is:

neuron

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'europe' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot see how one could define the other.

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(Other definitions for neuron that I've seen before include "Cell that conducts nerve impulses" , "Conductor" , "Part of one's nervous system" , "that makes for nervous transmission" , "Nerve impulse cell" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.
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