- Compound
- CDB004871 (L-Tryptophan)
- Term
- Nerve cell
- Definition
- A cell in the nervous system, that is able to conduct weak electric signals between the brain and the body. A typical neuron consists of a cell body, containing the nucleus and the surrounding cytoplasm (perikaryon); several short radiating processes (dendrites); and one long process (the axon), which terminates in twiglike branches (telodendrons) and may have branches (collaterals) projecting along its course. (NCI).
- Parent Term
- Cell
- Synonyms
NeuronOther Compounds Mapped to 'Nerve cell'CDB006137 (Choline)CDB006139 (Glycine)CDB006141 (Ethanol)CDB006143 (Sorbitol)CDB006151 (Stearic acid)CDB006152 (Pectin)CDB006156 (Glycerol)CDB006162 (Dimethylamine)CDB006168 (Tyramine)CDB000045 (Acetaldehyde)References