adj
(anatomy) Far from an axon
adj
(anatomy) Close to an axon
adj
(biology) (of a neuron) Not having dendrites.
adj
(anatomy) Near a nerve
n
An afferent structure or connection
adj
(physiology) Without ganglia.
adj
Alternative form of amacrine [(biology) Without long processes.]
adj
(neuroanatomy) Of or pertaining to the amygdala
adj
(of a neuron) Lacking neurites
n
The part of a neuron at the other end than the synapse
n
(anatomy, neurology) A dendrite that emerges from the apex of a pyramidal cell.
adj
(genetics) Relating to asynapsis
n
A synapse formed by the axon of a neuron on its own dendrites
adj
(of an axon) connected to itself, via an autapse
n
A receptor, situated in the terminal of a presynaptic nerve cell, that is sensitive to neurotransmitters released by the neuron in whose membrane the autoreceptor sits.
adj
(physiology, dated) Seeking the axon
n
(countable) The terminal branch of an axon.
adj
Relating to the synapse between the axon of one cell and that of another.
adj
Of or pertaining to the synapse that connects an axon (of one nerve cell) and a dendrite (of another).
adj
Of, pertaining to, or connecting an axon and a glial cell
adj
(anatomy) Relating to axons and the myelin sheath
n
(cytology) A nerve fibre which is a long slender projection of a nerve cell, and which conducts nerve impulses away from the body of the cell to a synapse.
n
(biology) A specialized part of the soma of a neuron that connects to the axon. It is the last site in the soma where membrane potentials propagated from synaptic inputs are summated before being transmitted to the axon.
adj
From the viewpoint of an axon
adj
Relating to axonogenesis
adj
Belonging to the Axonolipa.
adj
Relating to axonotmesis.
adj
(physiology, dated) Seeking the axon.
adj
Of or pertaining to the synapse between an axon and the body of another cell.
adj
(of a synapse) Situated on a dendritic spine
n
(neurology) A phenomenon in which the action potential of a neuron creates a voltage spike both at the end of the axon, as normally, and also back through to the dendrites from which much of the original input current originated.
n
A large pyramidal cell neuron located within the fifth layer of the grey matter in the primary motor cortex.
n
(anatomy) The slowest of the nerve fibers, unique in being unmyelinated
adj
(anatomy) Proceeding from a nerve centre; efferent.
adj
That carries nerve impulses away from a neuron
adj
That carries nerve impulses towards a neuron
adj
Relating to, or formed by clasmatodendrosis
v
(intransitive) Of an axon, to separate from a fascicle.
n
(cytology) A slender projection of a nerve cell which conducts nerve impulses from a synapse to the body of the cell; a dendron.
n
A small membranous protrusion from the dendrite of a neuron that typically receives input from a single axon at the synapse.
adj
dendritic and synaptic
n
(cytology) A slender projection of a nerve cell which conducts nerve impulses from a synapse to the body of the cell; a dendrite.
adj
Relating to desynapsis.
adj
Characterizes a connection between two neurons as involving an intermediate neuron.
n
A small organ at the terminal end of a nerve conduction pathway.
n
(anatomy) Button-like terminals of axons that make synaptic connections with other nerve-cells.
n
(neuroanatomy) the enlarged end of a nerve fiber that terminates adjacent to the dendrite of another nerve cell; a terminal button.
n
Alternative form of end organ [A small organ at the terminal end of a nerve conduction pathway.]
adj
Of or pertaining to the endoneurium.
n
(uncountable, neurology) Cross-stimulation of adjacent nerve fibers.
adj
Of or relating to a form of communication within the nervous system involving the coupling of adjacent (touching) nerve fibers caused by the exchange of ions between the cells, or as a result of local electrical fields, but distinct from direct communication systems such as synapses.
adj
(of some efferent neurons in teleosts) wide and dendroid
adj
Relating to exafference
n
(physiology) The formation of supragranular pyramidal neurons
adj
(of a nervous system) that responds to external stimuli
adj
That does not involve plastids
adj
Of or pertaining to the neural pathways that are independent of the pyramidal tract.
n
(physiology) The process of synapses becoming more capable of transmitting the same type of signal each time certain types of sensory signals pass through sequences of these synapses.
adj
Of a muscle, especially in the heart: undergoing fibrillation; quivering.
adj
(anatomy) Consisting of a network of fibres.
adj
(anatomy) Describing motoneurons that innervate intrafusal fibres
adj
Of, pertaining to, or composed of ganglia.
n
(neurology) Synonym of dendritic spine (“a small membranous protrusion from the dendrite of a neuron that typically receives input from a single axon at the synapse”)
adv
By means of the glial cells
n
transmission between neurons facilitated by substances (gliotransmitters) released from glial cells
n
An extension of a developing or regenerating neurite that is seeking its synaptic target
n
The end of a myelinated segment of a neuron
n
Either end of a neuron that joins with another to form a synapse
adj
Relating to a hemisynapse
adj
(physiology) Involving different synapses (or groups of synapses); relating to heterosynapsis.
adj
(neurology) Of the dendrites of neurons: tending not to form branches.
adj
(physiology) Involving a single synapse.
adj
Alternative form of interneuromastic [Between neuromasts]
n
(anatomy) A multipolar neuron that connects afferent and efferent neurons.
adj
(neurology) Between neurons
adj
Between neurons; communicating or transmitting impressions between different parts of the body.
n
The part of an axon between a paranode and an internode.
adj
Alongside the soma of a neuron
n
A kinetic (moving) synapse
n
(neurobiology) A pair of parallel plasma membranes of a Schwann cell, marking the point of edge-to-edge contact by the Schwann cell encircling the axon.
n
(neuroscience) A neuron that fires both when an animal acts and when the animal observes the same action performed by another.
n
The synapse involved in a monosynaptic relationship
adj
(neuroanatomy) Having, or involving a single synapse
adj
Relating to a motor neuron
n
Alternative form of motoneuron [A motor neuron.]
n
A nerves that carries impulses from the brain and spinal cord to muscles.
n
(neuroanatomy) A neuron located in the central nervous system that projects its axon outside the CNS and directly or indirectly control muscles.
n
(neurology) A neuron with its associated muscle fibres.
n
The axon of a motorneuron.
n
Alternative spelling of motor neuron [(neuroanatomy) A neuron located in the central nervous system that projects its axon outside the CNS and directly or indirectly control muscles.]
adj
Alternative form of motoneuronal [Relating to a motor neuron]
n
Alternative form of motor neuron [(neuroanatomy) A neuron located in the central nervous system that projects its axon outside the CNS and directly or indirectly control muscles.]
adj
Relating to multiple synapses
n
The structural configuration of muscle in a body or organ.
adj
(physiology) Relating to energy used by muscles when exercising
n
(neuroanatomy) A white, fatty material, composed of lipids and lipoproteins, that surrounds the axons of nerves.
n
(neuroanatomy) An envelope of myelin that surrounds nerve fibres.
adj
Relating to myeloarchitectonics
n
(anatomy) The physiological study of muscles.
adj
neuromuscular; relating to the muscles and nerves
n
(in the plural) One's neural structures considered collectively as, and conceptually equated with, one's psyche;
n
The termination of a nerve, at the distal end of an axon
n
(physiology) The signal transmitted along a nerve fibre, either in response to a stimulus (such as touch, pain or heat), or as an instruction (such as causing a muscle to contract).
n
(neurology) The principal constituent of the central and peripheral nervous system comprising neurons and neuroglia cells.
n
(anatomy) Any network of neurons etc., that function together to achieve a common purpose.
n
Dated spelling of neuraxon.
n
The outer membranous covering of a nerve fiber.
n
(physics) An electric transmission line along which a signal will travel without attenuation
n
(neuroanatomy) Any projection from the body of a neuron; either a dendrite or an axon
adj
(anatomy) Relating to nerves and the endothelium
adj
Of or relating to the neuroepithelium
n
A fiber formed of the dendrite of a neuron.
n
Alternative form of neurofiber [A fiber formed of the dendrite of a neuron.]
n
(anatomy) Any of a group of microscopic fibrils through the body of a neuron that extend into the axon and dendrites
adj
Relating to, or composed of neurofilaments
n
A hypothetical network of interconnecting neural structures, introduced as a way to explain phantom limb sensations.
n
The membrane of a neuron
n
Alternative form of neuromere [A morphologically or molecularly defined transient segment of the early developing brain.]
adj
(anatomy) Pertaining to the voluntary or reflexive control of muscles by nerves.
n
(anatomy) The synapse of the axon terminal of a motoneuron with muscle.
n
All the muscles and associated nerves of the body
n
(chiefly Britain) Alternative spelling of neuron [(cytology) A cell of the nervous system, which conducts nerve impulses; consisting of an axon and several dendrites. Neurons are connected by synapses.]
n
A fibrous network of nervous tissue that forms the gray matter of the brain
n
Alternative form of neuropil [A fibrous network of nervous tissue that forms the gray matter of the brain]
n
(neuroscience) The site on a neuron that receives an impulse across a synapse
n
A spheroidal bundle of neurons
n
A structure of neurons in the nervous system
n
A synapse between neurons
adj
That emulates the processes of neurons and synapses
n
(anatomy) Synonym of end organ
n
(neurology) The transfer of impulses between neurons.
v
To send nerve signals across a synapse between neurons.
n
A microtubule in the synaptic ending of some neurons
n
(anatomy) A neurosecretory vesicle
adj
Relating to nevomelanocytes.
n
An aggregate of neurons.
adj
Of or pertaining to the substantia nigra
n
Initialism of neuromuscular junction. [(anatomy) The synapse of the axon terminal of a motoneuron with muscle.]
n
(anatomy) A small constriction in the myelin sheath of axons
n
(neuroanatomy) A ganglion, cluster of many neuronal bodies where synapsing occurs.
n
(anatomy, neurology) A dendrite that branches from an apical dendrite that emerges from the apex of a pyramidal cell.
adj
Relating to a few neurons
adj
Relating to several synapses
n
A type of neuron that has a role in the stability of the saccadic system
adj
Alternative form of onbeam [(neurophysiology) In line with excited parallel neurofibers.]
adj
(neurophysiology) In line with excited parallel neurofibers.
adj
Relating to cancer and to the neural system.
adj
Relating to a paraneuron
n
The edge of the node of Ranvier of a myelinated axon (between the node and the juxtaparanode).
adj
Relating to parasynapsis
adj
(anatomy) Surrounding an axon (of a nerve).
adj
Of or pertaining to the perineurium.
adj
(neurology) Near a synapse
n
(neurology) An axon that lays down the initial growing path for the other axons of the same neuron to follow.
adj
Relating to many axons
adj
(of a reflex or impulse) of or involving multiple synapses
n
(anatomy) The cell to which a synapse sends a signal
adj
(cytology) In a synapse, of or pertaining to the neuron that bears receptors for neurotransmitter released into the synaptic cleft by the presynaptic neuron.
adj
Alternative form of presynaptic. [(cytology) In a synapse, of or pertaining to the neuron that releases neurotransmitter into the synaptic cleft.]
adj
Relating to premotoneurons
adj
(cytology) In a synapse, of or pertaining to the neuron that releases neurotransmitter into the synaptic cleft.
adj
Alternative form of presynaptic [(cytology) In a synapse, of or pertaining to the neuron that releases neurotransmitter into the synaptic cleft.]
v
(neuroanatomy) (of a neuron or group of neurons) to have axon(s) extending to and therefore able to influence a remote location
n
All the neural projections within a brain
adj
Relating to the proloculus
adj
(biology, genetics) That gives rise to neurons
n
An evolutionary precursor of the synapse
adj
Relating to a protosynapse
adj
(anatomy) Of a neuron, having one axon that is split into two branches.
n
(neuroanatomy, neurophysiology) The neural pathway that mediates a reflex.
n
Any non-myelinated nerve in the peripheral nervous system.
adj
(physiology, of a nerve impulse) In the opposite direction (through a neuron) than normal
n
A neurotransmitter that is released from a postsynaptic neuron to the axon of a presynaptic neuron.
n
(anatomy) The neurilemma.
n
(neuroanatomy) A neuron that transmits nerve impulses from a sense organ towards the central nervous system.
adj
Of or related to the soma, or cell body, of a neuron.
n
A somatodendritic dendrite
adj
(in a neuron) located together, even at the ends of a dendrite
adj
(neuroanatomy) Alternative form of somatodendritic [(in a neuron) located together, even at the ends of a dendrite]
n
(neurology) One of a class of neurons with a spindle-shaped soma, a single apical axon, and a single dendrite.
adj
Relating to dendritic spines
adj
Relating to the spine and the peripheral nervous system
adj
Relating to a subcoeruleus
adj
Relating to a subepineurium
adj
Relating to a sublamina
adj
Relating to a supersynapse
n
The junction between the terminal of a neuron and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass.
adj
(physiology) Of or relating to a synapse—the junction between the terminal of a neuron and another cell.
n
(biochemistry) A small space, adjacent to a neuron, that receives neurotransmitter molecules from another neuron.
adj
Alternative form of synaptic [(physiology) Of or relating to a synapse—the junction between the terminal of a neuron and another cell.]
adj
Relating to a synapticulum
adj
Relating to synapticulothecae
adj
Relating to, or composed of synapticulothecae
adj
Having the form of, or in the manner of a synapse
n
An architecture of synapses (or an electronic equivalent)
adj
(anatomy, physiology) Relating to the synapses and dendrites of neurons
n
A subcellular fraction that contains the synaptic ends of axons, and dendrites
n
(biology) The process leading to the formation of synapses
adj
Of or pertaining to synaptogenesis
n
A graphical representation of synapses obtained by labelling synapsin
adj
Relating to synaptology
n
The scientific study of synapses
n
All the synapses of a brain
adj
Relating to a synaptoneurosome
n
A synaptosome with attached resealed postsynaptic entities
adj
Relating to synaptopathy
n
The pathogenesis of synapses
n
(pathology) Any disease or dysfunction of the synapses
adj
Relating to synaptic plasma
adj
Relating to synaptic plasticity
n
A synaptic receptor in some motor neurons
n
A structure containing vesicles and mitochondria of a synapse that is obtained when brain tissue is homogenized.
adj
Relating to movement to or from a synapse
adj
(neuroscience) Being or relating to a feedforward network of neurons with multiple layers or pools, where neural impulses propagate synchronously back and forth from layer to layer.
n
(biology) The terminal branching of an axon; a telodendron.
n
Alternative form of telodendrion [(biology) The terminal branching of an axon; a telodendron.]
n
A neuron that is able to distinguish between different temporal inputs
n
A monoaxon that is pointed at both ends
n
(biology) The passage of a nerve impulse across synapses.
adj
(anatomy, physiology) Between or across neurons
adj
(anatomy, physiology) Across a synapse
adj
Alternative form of transsynaptic [(anatomy, physiology) Across a synapse]
adj
Alternative form of transsynaptic [(anatomy, physiology) Across a synapse]
adj
Synonym of extrasynaptic
adj
(of a neuron) Having a single axon
n
(neuroanatomy) A region of the central nervous system containing myelinated nerve fibres and no dendrites
n
(anatomy, obsolete) A neuron that connects to other nerve cells.
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