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A neurite or neuronal process refers to any projection from the cell body of a neuron. This projection can be either an axon or a dendrite. The term is frequently used when speaking of immature or developing neurons, especially of cells in culture, because it can be difficult to tell axons from dendrites before differentiation is complete.

Neurite - Wikipedia Jump to content From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Projection from the cell body of a neuron A neurite or neuronal process refers to any projection from the cell body of a neuron . This projection can be either an axon or a dendrite . The term is frequently used when speaking of immature or developing neurons, especially of cells in culture , because it can be difficult to tell axons from dendrites before differentiation is complete. [ 1 ] Neurite development [ edit ] The development of a neurite ( neuritogenesis ) requires a complex interplay of both extracellular and i

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