End-foot
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: End-foot is a noun meaning (neuroanatomy) the enlarged end of a nerve fiber that terminates adjacent to the dendrite of another nerve cell; a terminal button.
Meaning
(neuroanatomy) the enlarged end of a nerve fiber that terminates adjacent to the dendrite of another nerve cell; a terminal button.
Word Forms
- end-feet
- endfoot
Synonyms for end-foot
Depending on context, synonyms include bouton.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include end-feet, neuroterminal, endorgan, neurofiber, telodendrion, neurotubule.
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