Growth Cones

Bulbous enlargement of the growing tip of nerve axons and dendrites. They are crucial to neuronal development because of their pathfinding ability and their role in synaptogenesis.

Year introduced: 1999

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Tree Number(s): A11.284.180.075.249, A11.284.180.225.340, A11.284.180.610.345, A11.671.240.340, A11.671.501.145.375

MeSH Unique ID: D020439

Entry Terms:

• Growth Cone

Previous Indexing:

• Axons (1968-1998)
• Neurites (1991-1998)

See Also:

• Neurites
• Axon Guidance

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Anatomy Category
Cells
Cellular Structures
Cell Surface Extensions
Axons
Growth Cones

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Anatomy Category
Cells
Cellular Structures
Cell Surface Extensions
Dendrites
Growth Cones

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Cells
Cellular Structures
Cell Surface Extensions
Neurites
Growth Cones

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Anatomy Category
Cells
Neurons
Dendrites
Growth Cones

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Anatomy Category
Cells
Neurons
Nerve Fibers
Axons
Growth Cones