dendritic spine
[/denˈdrɪtɪk spaɪn/]
nounpl: dendritic spines
espinha dendrítica
1. A small protrusion from the dendrite of a neuron that receives signals from other neurons, typically through synaptic connections
Dendritic spines are crucial for synaptic plasticity and learning in the brain.
As espinhas dendríticas são cruciais para a plasticidade sináptica e aprendizagem no cérebro.
2. A microscopic cellular structure that increases the surface area of dendrites to receive more neurotransmitters
The morphology of dendritic spines changes with experience and memory formation.
A morfologia das espinhas dendríticas muda com a experiência e formação de memória.
3. In neuroscience, a postsynaptic site where axonal terminals of other neurons make contact
Researchers studied how dendritic spines respond to synaptic stimulation.
Os pesquisadores estudaram como as espinhas dendríticas respondem à estimulação sináptica.
This is a specialized scientific term used primarily in neuroscience, neurobiology, and medical research communities in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. The terminology is consistent across regions and is typically encountered in academic, clinical, and research settings rather than in everyday conversation.
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