Neurofiber
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A fiber formed of the dendrite of a neuron.
"According to Yohro (1985, 1988), the vibrissa around the mouth is a sensory organ, receiving approximately 100 neurofibers and containing several sensory nerve ends. The neurofiber leading to the vibrissa is a dendrite which elongates from the nerve cell in the trigeminal ganglion toward the periphery."
Example
More examples"According to Yohro (1985, 1988), the vibrissa around the mouth is a sensory organ, receiving approximately 100 neurofibers and containing several sensory nerve ends. The neurofiber leading to the vibrissa is a dendrite which elongates from the nerve cell in the trigeminal ganglion toward the periphery."
Etymology
From neuro- + fiber.
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