Meaning of the word "multipolar neuron" in English
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multipolar neuron
US /ˌmʌltɪˈpoʊlər ˈnʊrɑːn/
UK /ˌmʌltɪˈpoʊlər ˈnʊrɑːn/
Noun
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A type of neuron that possesses a single axon and many dendrites, allowing for the integration of a great deal of information from other neurons. Multipolar neurons are the most common type of neuron in the central nervous system.
Example:
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The majority of neurons in the brain are multipolar neurons, facilitating complex neural networks.
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A multipolar neuron typically has one axon and multiple dendrites extending from its cell body.
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