Axon
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈæksɒn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Axon is a noun meaning (cytology) A nerve fibre which is a long slender projection of a nerve cell, and which conducts nerve impulses away from the body of the cell to a synapse.
Meaning
(cytology) A nerve fibre which is a long slender projection of a nerve cell, and which conducts nerve impulses away from the body of the cell to a synapse.
Word Forms
- axons
- axone
Synonyms for axon
Depending on context, synonyms include axone.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include axone, glia, squid, collaterals, neurite, neuraxon.
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