"telodendrion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: telodendrions [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek τέλος (télos, “end”) and δενδρίον (dendríon), the diminutive form of δένδρον (déndron, “tree”). Compare telo-, a prefix used to form terms in biology. Attested from the 1890s. Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|τέλος||end}} Ancient Greek τέλος (télos, “end”), {{glossary|diminutive}} diminutive Head templates: {{en-noun}} telodendrion (plural telodendrions)
  1. (biology) The terminal branching of an axon; a telodendron. Categories (topical): Biology Synonyms: telodendron
    Sense id: en-telodendrion-en-noun-YVbwJg9W Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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