Dendrites
Dendrites are branching structures found across nature and science, most famously in neurobiology but also in crystallography, mathematics, and botany. The term comes from the Greek word for "tree," reflecting their characteristic tree-like appearance.
Meanings
- Dendrites (neurology) — branching extensions of neurons that receive electrical signals
- Dendrites (crystallography) — tree-shaped crystal formations that grow during rapid cooling
- Dendrites (botany) — branching hairs on plant leaves and stems
- Dendrites (mathematics) — structures studied in order theory and lattice theory
Related
Neurotransmission, Crystal growth, Neural networks, Morphology (biology), Branching processes