What is another word for nerve fiber?

Pronunciation: [nˈɜːv fˈa͡ɪbə] (IPA)

Nerve fiber is a term used to describe the thread-like structure that extends from nerve cell bodies and allows the transmission of signals across the nervous system. However, there are various synonyms used for nerve fiber which can be found in medical literature. Such terms include axon, neural process, neurofibril, and neurite. Axon is commonly used to describe the long, slender projection of a neuron which carries nerve impulses away from the cell body. Neural process is a broader term and can refer to both axons and dendrites. Neurite and neurofibril are used to describe any projection from a neuron including dendrites and axons.

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What are the hypernyms for Nerve fiber?

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What are the hyponyms for Nerve fiber?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for nerve fiber (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Nerve fiber?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.
  • holonyms for nerve fiber (as nouns)

What are the meronyms for Nerve fiber?

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