Preferred Name | neuron | |
Synonyms |
nerve cell |
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Definitions |
The basic cellular unit of nervous tissue. Each neuron consists of a body, an axon, and dendrites. Their purpose is to receive, conduct, and transmit impulses in the nervous system. These cells are also reportedly CD4-negative and CD200-positive. They are also capable of producing CD40L and IFN-gamma. |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CL_0000540 |
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comment |
These cells are also reportedly CD4-negative and CD200-positive. They are also capable of producing CD40L and IFN-gamma. |
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alternative label |
nerve cell |
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database_cross_reference |
WBbt:0003679 FBbt:00005106 BTO:0000938 VHOG:0001483 CALOHA:TS-0683 FMA:54527 |
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definition |
The basic cellular unit of nervous tissue. Each neuron consists of a body, an axon, and dendrites. Their purpose is to receive, conduct, and transmit impulses in the nervous system. |
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has_exact_synonym |
nerve cell |
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label |
neuron |
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prefixIRI |
CL:0000540 |
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prefLabel |
neuron |
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subClassOf |