Term Name: | dendritic knob |
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Synonyms: | apical dendritic knob |
Definition: | The terminal swelling of an apical dendrite of a ciliated olfactory receptor neuron. Each knob gives rise to 5 to 20 long delicate nonmotile cilia, which extend into the mucus covering the sensory epithelium. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0098788] QuickGO AmiGO |