Dendrite

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛnˌdraɪt/

Definitions of dendrite

noun a short branched extension of a nerve cell, along which impulses received from other cells at synapses are transmitted to the cell body.

Example Sentences

A1 A dendrite is a part of a neuron.

A2 Dendrites receive signals from other neurons.

B1 The dendrites of a neuron help in transmitting electrical signals.

B2 Dendrites play a crucial role in the communication between neurons.

C1 The dendritic arborization of a neuron is complex and intricate.

C2 Researchers are studying the morphology of dendrites to understand neural connectivity.

Examples of dendrite in a Sentence

formal The dendrites of a neuron receive signals from other neurons.

informal The dendrites are like the arms of a neuron, reaching out to grab information.

slang I like to think of dendrites as the 'grabby bits' of a neuron.

figurative Just like branches reaching out to connect with others, dendrites reach out to make connections in the brain.

Grammatical Forms of dendrite

• plural: dendrites
• present tense: dendrite
• future tense: will dendrite
• perfect tense: has dendrited
• continuous tense: is dendriting
• singular: dendrite
• positive degree: dendrite
• infinitive: to dendrite
• gerund: dendriting
• participle: dendrited

Origin and Evolution of dendrite

First Known Use: 1838 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'dendrite' is derived from the Greek word 'dendron' meaning 'tree'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of botany to describe the branching structure of trees, the term 'dendrite' was later adopted in neuroscience to refer to the branching extensions of a neuron.