periaxonal

/ˌpɛriˌækˈsɒnəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the periaxonal space, a region of the neuron where the axon and dendrites meet the cell body

“The periaxonal region of the neuron was crucial for signal transmission.”

2. noun

the periaxonal space, a region of the neuron where the axon and dendrites meet the cell body

“The periaxonal of the neuron was studied under a microscope.”

Synonyms

  • axon
  • periaxon

Antonyms

  • intraaxon