Meaning of the word "unipolar neuron" in English
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unipolar neuron
US /ˌjuːnɪˈpoʊlər ˈnʊrɑːn/
UK /ˌjuːnɪˈpoʊlər ˈnʊrɑːn/
Noun
1.
A type of neuron in which only one protoplasmic process (neurite) extends from the cell body. This single neurite then branches to form both dendrites and an axon.
Example:
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Sensory neurons, such as those found in the dorsal root ganglia, are typically unipolar neurons.
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The development of a unipolar neuron involves the fusion of dendrites and axon into a single process.
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