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Dendrite Definition & Meaning

dendrite
noun
  1. short fiber that conducts toward the cell body of the neuron

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What does dendrite mean?
short fiber that conducts toward the cell body of the neuron
What part of speech is dendrite?
Dendrite is a noun.

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