neurite outgrowth

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Phenomenon in which neurons tend to send out neurites to make contact with other nerve cells.
Note: These outgrowths can be induced by electrical stimulation, neurotropic factors, and other stimuli.
Source:
PAC, 2015, 87, 841. (IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)) on page 887 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'neurite outgrowth' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11923 RIS BibTex EndNote
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