dendritic
adjective
den·drit·ic
(ˌ)den-ˈdri-tik 
: resembling or having dendrites : branching like a tree
a dendritic drainage system
dendritic cells
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That’s certainly the case for dendritic trees—the branching network of neuron inputs that collect the signals arriving from all incoming connections.
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IEEE Spectrum, 31 July 2012
The psychedelics, on the other hand, slip through the cell’s exterior and tweak the 5-HT2A receptor, stimulating dendritic growth and increased spine formation.
—Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 2 Oct. 2023
At the bottom of the rock a long, curved black feature traverses the entire lower face with a concentration of dendritic forms in the midpoint.
—David W. Frayer, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2022
For instance, coupling the drug with something else that helps those new dendritic spines survive could prolong ketamine’s effects.
—Lacy Schley, Discover Magazine, 15 Apr. 2019
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IEEE Spectrum, 31 July 2012
The psychedelics, on the other hand, slip through the cell’s exterior and tweak the 5-HT2A receptor, stimulating dendritic growth and increased spine formation.
—Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 2 Oct. 2023
At the bottom of the rock a long, curved black feature traverses the entire lower face with a concentration of dendritic forms in the midpoint.
—David W. Frayer, Scientific American, 1 Feb. 2022
For instance, coupling the drug with something else that helps those new dendritic spines survive could prolong ketamine’s effects.
—Lacy Schley, Discover Magazine, 15 Apr. 2019
See All Example Sentences for dendritic
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“Dendritic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dendritic. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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