Definition of DENDRITIC

dendritic

Meanings

Plural: dendritics

Adjective

  • (neuroscience) of or relating to or resembling a dendrite
    • "dendritic fiber"

Adj

  • Having a branching structure similar to a tree.
  • Of, pertaining to or possessing dendrites.

Noun

  • A dendritic cell

Origin / Etymology

From dendrite + -ic, from Ancient Greek δενδρίτης (dendrítēs, “of or pertaining to a tree”).

Synonyms

dendriform

Scrabble Score: 13

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Words With Friends Score: 15

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