Glossary / Lexicon

Neuron refers to individual nerve cell responsible for transmitting information. In psychology, "neuron" . . . Read More

An Axon terminal (Terminal button) refers to enlarged button-like structures at the ends of Axon branchesthe . . . Read More

Interneuron refers to neuron whose axons and dendrites are entirely contained within a given structure. . . . Read More

Plaques are deposits of amyloid protein that accumulate in the extracellular spaces of the cerebral cortex, . . . Read More

Differentiation refers to a Suicide loss grief process when self-realization of the consequence of the . . . Read More

Differentiation (of neurons) refers to the final stage of neuronal development, in which neurons gain . . . Read More

Axon refers to a long, thin part of a neuron attached to the somadivides into a few or many branches, . . . Read More

Gray matter refer to areas of the nervous system with a high density of cell bodies and dendrites, with . . . Read More

Locus ceruleus is the area of the brain stem that plays a part in the emergency response and may be involved . . . Read More

Dendrite is defined as branching fiber that emanates from a neuron, growing narrower as it extends from . . . Read More