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dendrite

Syllabification: (den·drite)
Pronunciation: /ˈdendrīt/
Definition of dendrite

noun

  • 1 Physiology a short branched extension of a nerve cell, along which impulses received from other cells at synapses are transmitted to the cell body. Compare with axon.
  • 2a crystal or crystalline mass with a branching, treelike structure.
  • a natural treelike or mosslike marking on a piece of rock or mineral.

Origin:

early 18th century: from French, from Greek dendritēs 'treelike', from dendron 'tree'

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