| Name: | neuron |
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| Definition: | The basic cellular unit of nervous tissue. Each neuron consists of a body, an axon, and dendrites. Their purpose is to receive, conduct, and transmit impulses in the nervous system. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009248] |
| Name: | hyperplastic |
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| Synonyms: | hyperplasia, overdeveloped |
| Definition: | A physical quality inhering in an organ or tissue by virtue of the bearer's exhibiting an increased number of cells, typically associated with an increase in size. |
| Ontology: | Phenotypic Quality Ontology [PATO:0000644] |