Axopetal

/ˌæksəˈpiːtəl/ adjective

Definition

Directed toward or moving toward the axon; in the direction of the axon.

Etymology

From Greek 'axon' (axis) + Latin 'petal' (directed toward). The term describes movement or direction toward the axon.

Kelly Says

Axopetal transport moves materials toward the main axon bundle—it's one of the two-directional highway systems inside neurons, with proteins and nutrients constantly flowing both ways to keep nerve cells alive.

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