neurofibril
neurofibril · neurofibrils
Any of a group of microscopic fibrils through the body of a neuron that extend into…Any of a group of microscopic fibrils through the body of a neuron that extend into the axon and dendrites
Meaning
1 sensesAny of a group of microscopic fibrils through the body of a neuron that extend into the axon and dendrites
Any of the long, thin, microscopic fibrils that run through the body of a neuron and extend into the axon and dendrites, giving the neuron support and shape.
Forms
plural: neurofibrils| Singular | neurofibril |
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See also
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