dendron Meaning & Definition
/ˈdɛndɹən/
What Does Dendron Mean?
Dendron is used as a noun meaning A slender projection of a nerve cell which conducts nerve impulses from a synapse to the body of the cell; a dendrite. It can also mean A section of a dendrimer that includes the central atom or group.
Dendron in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɛndɹən/ |
| Plural | dendrons |
Dendron Definition (Noun)
- A slender projection of a nerve cell which conducts nerve impulses from a synapse to the body of the cell; a dendrite.
- A section of a dendrimer that includes the central atom or group.
Synonyms of Dendron
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Dendron synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
dendron (plural dendrons or (uncommon) dendra)
Words That Rhyme With Dendron
Origin of Dendron
Coined from dendrite by E. A. Schäfer in 1893, by analogy with neuron.