dendritical

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to dendrites, the branching extensions of neurons in the nervous system.

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Variants

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dendritic , dendritic cell

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'dendrites', meaning 'tree-like'.

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Trivia

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1. Dendrites are covered in a complex structure called the dendritic tree, which can contain billions of synapses.

2. The longest recorded dendrite was found in a squid and measured over 1 meter long.

3. Damage to dendrites can lead to neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.

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1. neuron: A nerve cell that receives, processes, and transmits electrochemical signals.

2. synapse: A junction between neurons where electrical or chemical signals are transmitted from one neuron to another.

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In neuroscience, dendrites play a crucial role in receiving and processing electrical signals from other neurons. They are covered in dendritic spines, which are small protrusions that can form synapses with other neurons.

How to Memorize "dendritical"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tree with many branches, each representing a dendrite. Visualize the dendrites receiving electrical signals from other neurons and transmitting them to the cell body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dendrites' with the word 'tree-like'. Remember that dendrites are the branching extensions of neurons.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Dendrites: Dendrites End Neurons Deliver Information To Synapses' to remember the function of dendrites.

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