word
dendrite
DEN-dryt
ˈdɛndraɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
dendrite
Dictionary meaning
A branching extension of a neuron that receives signals from other neurons.
Examples
- Dendrites increase the surface area of a neuron, allowing it to receive more signals.
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