Etymology
The word "dendritic" comes from the Greek word "dendron," meaning "tree." It was first coined in the 19th century to describe the branching structure of neurons.
Meaning
Dendritic generally refers to something that resembles the branching pattern of a tree. In biological terms, it specifically refers to the dendrites of neurons, which are the branching extensions that receive electrical signals from other neurons.
Origin
The concept of dendrites as tree-like structures was first proposed by the Italian anatomist Camillo Golgi in the late 19th century. He observed that the dendrites of neurons branched out extensively, similar to the branches of a tree. This observation led to the adoption of the term "dendritic" to describe the characteristic shape and function of these structures.
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