dendron

See also: Dendron and δένδρον

English

Etymology

Coined from dendrite by E. A. Schäfer in 1893, by analogy with neuron.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdɛndɹən/

Noun

dendron (plural dendrons or (uncommon) dendra)

  1. (cytology) A slender projection of a nerve cell which conducts nerve impulses from a synapse to the body of the cell; a dendrite.
  2. (organic chemistry) A section of a dendrimer that includes the central atom or group.

Derived terms

Translations

Romanian

Etymology

Borrowed from French dendrone.

Noun

dendron n (plural dendroane)

  1. dendrite

Declension

Declension of dendron
singular plural
indefinite definite indefinite definite
nominative-accusative dendron dendronul dendroane dendroanele
genitive-dative dendron dendronului dendroane dendroanelor
vocative dendronule dendroanelor
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