neurocladism /neu·roc·la·dism/ (ndbobr-rok´lah-dizm) the formation of new branches by the process of a neuron.
neu·roc·la·dism (n -r k l -d z m)n. The growth of axons from one segment of a cut nerve to bridge the gap to the other segment. |
neurocladism
the formation of new branches by the process of a neuron; especially the force by which, in regeneration of divided nerves, the newly formed axons become attracted by the peripheral stump, so as to form a bridge between the two ends.
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