somatochrome

somatochrome
Denoting the group of neurons or nerve cells in which there is an abundance of cytoplasm completely surrounding the nucleus. [somato- + G. chroma, color]

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so·mato·chrome (so-matґo-krōm) [somato- + -chrome] any neuron that has cytoplasm completely surrounding the nucleus and easily stainable Nissl bodies.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • somatochrome — so·ma·to·chrome …   English syllables

  • somatochrome — ˌkrōm noun Etymology: somat + chrome : a nerve cell having a distinct cytoplasm around its nucleus and taking a deep stain with basic aniline dyes …   Useful english dictionary

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