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dendrites

 

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Noun dendrite has 1 sense
  1. dendrite - short fiber that conducts toward the cell body of the neuron
    --1 is a kind of
    nerve fiber, nerve fibre
    --1 is a part of nerve cell, neuron

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Dendrites

Definition:

Dendrites are thin, branching extensions of a nerve cell that receive and transmit electrical signals from other cells.

Examples:

Part of Speech: Noun

1. The dendrites of the neuron play a vital role in receiving signals from other neurons.

2. The delicate dendrites extend from the cell body like branches, forming a complex network.

Part of Speech: Verb (present participle)

1. The dendrites constantly receive and send signals, enabling communication between neurons.

2. Neurons are constantly dendriting, forming intricate pathways in our brain.

Part of Speech: Adjective

1. The dendritic structure of the neuron allows it to receive information from multiple sources.

2. The dendritic connections in the brain are responsible for our ability to learn and remember.

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