| Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary 1,764,479,331 visitors served. |
|
Dictionary/ thesaurus | Medical dictionary | Legal dictionary | Financial dictionary | Acronyms | Idioms | Encyclopedia | Wikipedia encyclopedia | ? |
axoplasmic flow |
Also found in: Wikipedia | 0.02 sec. |
|
axoplasmic flow [ak′sōplaz′mik] Etymology: Gk, axon + plassein, to shape the continuous pulsing, undulating movement of the cytoplasm between the cell body of a neuron, where protein synthesis occurs, and the axon fiber to supply it with the substances vital for the maintenance of activity and for repair. The nerve fiber depends totally on the cell body for metabolites, and any interruption in the axoplasmic flow caused by disease or trauma results in the degeneration of the unsupplied areas of the axon. axoplasmic pertaining to or emanating from axoplasm. axoplasmic flow the flow of proteins, hormones, enzymes and neurotransmitters along nerve fibers. axoplasmic transport the mechanism by which viruses make their way along the axons. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
|
| ? Mentioned in | ? References in periodicals archive | |
|---|---|---|
[19,22,23] Upton and McComas[24] coined the term "double crush syndrome" to describe a process in which proximal compression of a nerve, involving disruption of the axoplasmic flow, could have an additive effect on the nerve, lessening its ability to withstand a more distal injury. More recently, Butler[65] has linked the neurophysiological concepts related to a mechanical compromise of neural tissue and axoplasmic flow to provide a challenging explanation for the effects of manipulative therapy. |
| Medical Dictionary |
| Free Tools: |
For surfers:
Free toolbar & extensions |
Word of the Day |
Help
For webmasters: Free content | Linking | Lookup box | Double-click lookup | Partner with us |
|---|