dendritic

Meanings

• noun

  Branching extensions of neurons that receive and transmit electrochemical impulses in the form of nerve impulses.

  - "The dendrites of neurons are responsible for receiving signals from other neurons."
  - "Damage to dendrites can lead to neurological disorders."

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Variants

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dendritic , dendritic cell

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Etymology

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From Greek dendrites, 'branches' or 'tree'.

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1. The longest dendrite of a neuron is believed to be the Mauthner cell of the goldfish, which can grow up to 1 meter long.

2. Dendrites are covered in small, hair-like structures called dendritic spines, which help to increase the surface area for receiving signals.

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1. neuron: A type of nerve cell that transmits and receives electrical and chemical signals.

2. synapse: A junction between neurons where transmission of a nerve impulse occurs.

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In neuroscience and anatomy, the term 'dendritic' is widely used to describe the branching extensions of neurons.

How to Memorize "dendritic"

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   - Imagine a neuron with multiple branches extending outwards. These branches are the dendrites.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dendrites are branches' to remember the meaning of the word.

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