| axonogenesis | <cell biology> The growth and differentiation of axonal processes by developing neurons. See: axon. (12 Mar 1998) |
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| axonography | The recording of electrical changes in axons. Synonym: electroaxonography. (05 Mar 2000) |
| axonopathy | A disorder affecting primarily the axons of peripheral nerve fibres, (although secondary demyelination occurs) in contrast to one that affects only myelin (myelinopathy). (05 Mar 2000) |
| axonotmesis | Interruption of the axons of a nerve followed by complete degeneration of the peripheral segment, without severance of the supporting structure of the nerve; such a lesion may result from pinching, crushing, or prolonged pressure. See: neurapraxia, neurotmesis. Origin: axon + G. Tmesis, a cutting (05 Mar 2000) |