Dendrit

dendrite (branching nerve fibre receiving signals)

noun den-DREET Rare

Origin: from Greek dendron (tree)

Usage Note

Dendrit is the branched projection of a neuron that receives synaptic input, contrasted with Axon. Encountered in biology education and popular neuroscience; Dendritenbaum (dendritic tree) is a vivid compound used in popular science texts.

Examples

"Jede Nervenzelle hat zahlreiche Dendriten, die Signale empfangen."

Natural Translation

Every nerve cell has numerous dendrites that receive signals.

Literal Translation

Every nerve-cell has numerous dendrites, that signals receive.

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