Neurite
Neurite
Neurite (/ˈnʊəraɪt/) is a term in neuroscience used to describe a projection from the body of a neuron or nerve cell. These projections, which can be either axons or dendrites, are the primary means of communication between neurons.
Etymology
The term "neurite" is derived from the Greek word "neuron" which means "nerve" and the suffix "-ite" which is used in English to denote a part of something.
Definition
A neurite is a projection from the body of a neuron. It is a general term that can refer to either an axon or a dendrite. The main difference between the two is that axons carry signals away from the neuron's cell body, while dendrites bring signals to the cell body.
Related Terms
- Axon: A long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.
- Dendrite: The branched projections of a neuron that act to conduct the electrical stimulation received from other neural cells to the cell body.
- Neuron: A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.
- Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neurite
- Wikipedia's article - Neurite
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