ScienceAugust 9, 2026

axonal

AK-suh-nul

Definition

Relating to the axon, which is the long, thread-like part of a nerve cell that transmits electrical impulses to other neurons.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'axon', meaning 'axis', and the suffix '-al', meaning 'of or pertaining to'. It was coined in the late 19th century to describe the central nerve fiber process.

In the news

The article discusses how MRI metrics can detect early damage to axonal pathways in white matter, which is crucial for identifying the onset of Alzheimer's disease before significant cognitive decline occurs.

Alzheimer’s: MRI metric identifies early white matter damage

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