Dendrons

/ˈdendrənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dendron; multiple branching parts of nerve cells that receive neural signals.

Etymology

Plural form of 'dendron,' directly from Greek with standard English pluralization.

Kelly Says

When you learn something new, the connections between your dendrons physically change through a process called synaptic plasticity—literally rewiring your brain!

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