| Name: | neuron |
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| Definition: | The basic cellular unit of nervous tissue. Each neuron consists of a body, an axon, and dendrites. Their purpose is to receive, conduct, and transmit impulses in the nervous system. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009248] |
| Name: | cell projection |
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| Synonyms: | cell process, cellular process, cellular projection |
| Definition: | A prolongation or process extending from a cell, e.g. a flagellum or axon. |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0042995] QuickGO AmiGO |