adendric
|a-den-dric|
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/əˈdɛndrɪk/
without branches
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adendric' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adendros,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'dendron' meant 'tree' or 'branch.'
Historical Evolution
'adendros' transformed into the modern English word 'adendric' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without branches,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking dendrites or branches, often used in a biological context to describe cells or structures.
The adendric neurons were observed under the microscope.
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Last updated: 2025/05/05 13:36