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dendrite

dend·rite

UK/ˈdɛndɹaɪt/ uncommon

noun

1.

short fiber that conducts toward the cell body of the neuron

Origin

From Ancient Greek δενδρίτης (dendrítēs, “of or pertaining to a tree”). Equivalent to dendr- + -ite.

Phrases

  • apical dendrite
  • oblique dendrite

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