Term: trigeminal sensory neuron axon
Name: trigeminal sensory neuron
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Definition: Sensory neuron that extends a single axon shaft along the lateral white matter of the hindbrain and spinal cord. Numerous medially projecting branches are later formed and innervate a series of target nuclei along the anteroposterior axis of the hindbrain and spinal cord. The highly branched axons innervate the integument of the head. There are several subtypes with different afferent branching morphologies.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0005768]
Name: axon
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Definition: The long process of a neuron that conducts nerve impulses, usually away from the cell body to the terminals and varicosities, which are sites of storage and release of neurotransmitter.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0030424]    QuickGO    AmiGO