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adj
Having a branching structure similar to a tree.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Synonyms: dendriform
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Of, pertaining to or possessing dendrites.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A dendritic cell
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adjective
(neuroscience) of or relating to or resembling a dendrite
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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History
From dendrite + -ic, from Ancient Greek δενδρίτης (dendrítēs, “of or pertaining to a tree”).
Across languages
10 source translations are retained for this English entry.
