Axon

Synonyms of axon

• nerve fiber
• dendrite
• neuron process

Antonyms of axon

• soma
• dendrite
• cell body

Collocations of axon

axon terminal

Frequency: 80 %

The neurotransmitters are released from the axon terminal.

axon regeneration

Frequency: 75 %

Research is focused on promoting axon regeneration after spinal cord injuries.

axon function

Frequency: 70 %

Understanding the axon function is crucial in neuroscience.

axon injury

Frequency: 65 %

Rehabilitation therapy can help with axon injury recovery.

axon growth

Frequency: 60 %

Factors influencing axon growth are being studied in the lab.

Idiomatic Expressions for axon

• Phrase: axon to grind
  Meaning: having a personal grievance or issue with someone
  Usage: He always seems to have an axon to grind with his coworkers.