Adendritic

/eɪdɛnˈdrɪtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Lacking dendrites or having very few of the branching structures that receive neural signals; same as adendric.

Etymology

From Greek 'a-' (without) + 'dendritikos' (relating to a tree). A variant form of 'adendric' emphasizing the absence of dendritic branches.

Kelly Says

Langerhans cells in your skin are adendritic—they defy the typical neuron blueprint and instead use their body directly to sample chemical signals around them!

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