Diaxon

/daɪˈæksɒn/ noun

Definition

A nerve fiber or neuron that has two axons extending from it, rather than the typical one.

Etymology

From 'di-' (two) and 'axon' (nerve fiber extension), Greek-derived combining form describing neurons with dual output extensions.

Kelly Says

Most neurons follow the rule of one axon per cell, so finding a diaxon is like discovering a neuron that broke the rulebook—it's biologically unusual and suggests something interesting is happening in that nerve cell.

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