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			== Axotomy ==
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'''Axotomy''' is a surgical procedure that involves the cutting or severing of an [[axon]], the long threadlike part of a [[nerve cell]] along which impulses are conducted from the cell body to other cells. This procedure is often used in [[neuroscience]] research to study the process of [[nerve regeneration]] and [[neuroplasticity]].

==Procedure==
The axotomy procedure is performed under a [[microscope]] to ensure precision. The [[surgeon]] uses a fine scalpel or laser to cut the axon. The procedure can be performed in vivo (in a living organism) or in vitro (outside a living organism, such as in a petri dish). The axon can be severed completely or partially, depending on the research objectives.

==Applications==
Axotomy is used in various fields of research, including [[neurobiology]], [[neuropathology]], and [[neuropharmacology]]. It is used to study the mechanisms of nerve injury and regeneration, the response of neurons to injury, and the effects of various drugs on nerve regeneration.

==Effects==
Following axotomy, the distal part of the axon (the part farthest from the cell body) undergoes [[Wallerian degeneration]], a process in which the axon breaks down and is cleared away by [[glial cells]]. The proximal part of the axon (the part closest to the cell body) can then begin to regenerate and reestablish connections with its target cells.

==Research==
Research on axotomy has provided valuable insights into the mechanisms of nerve regeneration and the factors that influence this process. For example, studies have shown that the age of the organism, the type of neuron, and the distance to the target cells all affect the ability of the axon to regenerate after axotomy.

==See also==
* [[Neuron]]
* [[Nerve regeneration]]
* [[Wallerian degeneration]]
* [[Neuroplasticity]]

[[Category:Neuroscience]]
[[Category:Surgical procedures]]
[[Category:Neurobiology]]
[[Category:Neuropathology]]

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