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  • 1. dendrite
  • Dendrite in a sentence
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  • 1. dendrite
  • Dendrite in a sentence
Synonyms
Etymology

1. dendrite

noun. short fiber that conducts toward the cell body of the neuron.

Synonyms

  • nerve cell
  • neuron
  • nerve fiber

Etymology

  • δενδρίτης (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

Sentences with dendrite


1. Noun, singular or mass
The neurotransmitters float across the tiny juncture between cells until they hit the dendrite of the next cell, triggering another impulse and moving the signal down the line.

2. Adjective
Within the rechargeable batteries a dendrite crystal substance, also known as battery charge memory, builds up and decreases the charge capacity.

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