noun

dendrite

dendrite

Dendrites receive signals from other neurons.

Dendrites receive signals from other neurons.

The crystal formed a beautiful dendrite pattern.

The crystal formed a beautiful dendrite pattern.

a/the + ((dendrite)) a branched extension of a nerve cell Each neuron has multiple dendrites.

Synonyms: neuronal branch, process

From Greek 'dendron' meaning 'tree', because its branching structure resembles a tree.

Remember that 'dendron' is Greek for 'tree'. A dendrite looks like a tiny tree branching off a neuron.

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