Medical term:
neuropodia
ax·on ter·mi·nals
the somewhat enlarged, often club-shaped endings by which axons make synaptic contacts with other nerve cells or with effector cells (muscle or gland cells). Axon terminals contain neurotransmitters of various kinds, sometimes more than one. These can be demonstrated by chemical analysis and immunocytochemical methods.
See also: synapse.
See also: synapse.
Synonym(s): axonal terminal boutons, end-feet, neuropodia, pieds terminaux, synaptic boutons, synaptic endings, synaptic terminals, terminal boutons, boutons terminaux
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
ax·on ter·mi·nals
(ak'son tĕr'mi-nălz)The somewhat enlarged, often club-shaped endings by which axons make synaptic contacts with other nerve cells or with effector cells (muscle or gland cells). Axon terminals contain neurotransmitters of various kinds, sometimes more than one.
See also: synapse
Synonym(s): end-feet, neuropodia, terminal boutons, boutons terminaux.
See also: synapse
Synonym(s): end-feet, neuropodia, terminal boutons, boutons terminaux.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
ax·on ter·mi·nals
(ak'son tĕr'mi-nălz)The somewhat enlarged, often club-shaped endings by which axons make synaptic contacts with other nerve cells or with effector cells (muscle or gland cells).
Synonym(s): end-feet, neuropodia, terminal boutons, boutons terminaux.
Synonym(s): end-feet, neuropodia, terminal boutons, boutons terminaux.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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