Usually means: Navigational tip of extending axons.
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▸ noun:  An extension of a developing or regenerating neurite that is seeking its synaptic target

Similar:
neosynapse, neurotubule, meganeurite, neuroprecursor, neurite, autapse, postsynapse, neurobiotaxis, protoneuromast, antisynapse, more...

Opposite:
retraction cone

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Similar:
neosynapse, neurotubule, meganeurite, neuroprecursor, neurite, autapse, postsynapse, neurobiotaxis, protoneuromast, antisynapse, more...

Opposite:
retraction cone



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