axon hillock
axon hillock · axon hillocks
A specialized part of the soma of a neuron that connects to the axonA specialized part of the soma of a neuron that connects to the axon. It is the last site in the soma where membrane potentials propagated from synaptic inputs are summated before being transmitted to the axon.
Meaning
1 sensesA specialized part of the soma of a neuron that connects to the axon. It is the last site in the soma where membrane potentials propagated from synaptic inputs are summated before being transmitted to the axon.
Translations
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plural: axon hillocks| Singular | axon hillock |
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