adendritic
|a-den-drit-ic|
C2
/ˌeɪ.dɛnˈdrɪt.ɪk/
without branches
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adendritic' originates from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'dendritic' from Greek 'dendron' meaning 'tree'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'adendritic' was formed by combining the prefix 'a-' with 'dendritic', which itself comes from the Greek word 'dendron'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without tree-like structures', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking dendrites or branching structures.
The adendritic neurons were studied for their unique properties.
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Last updated: 2025/05/05 13:51