Preferred Name |
neuropil |
Synonyms |
neuropilus |
Definitions |
A cluster of neurites that is part of a nervous system and forms a network of dendrites and axons where synapses are present and in which neuronal somata do not occur. |
ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0002606 |
database_cross_reference |
BTO:0005268 FBbt:00005139 NCIT:C12617 CALOHA:TS-2403 FMA:261269 UMLS:C0228081 MESH:D019581 NIF_Subcellular:sao205380252 GAID:740 http://uri.neuinfo.org/nif/nifstd/birnlex_1142 http://www.snomedbrowser.com/Codes/Details/67146008 |
definition |
A cluster of neurites that is part of a nervous system and forms a network of dendrites and axons where synapses are present and in which neuronal somata do not occur. |
external_definition |
Multi-cell component structure of the central nervous system consisting largely of neuron projections (tracts and synaptic neuropil domains) and associated glial cells. This corresponds to the part of the CNS that is enclosed by the cortex. |
has_obo_namespace |
uberon |
has_related_synonym |
neuropilus |
id |
UBERON:0002606 |
in_subset | |
label |
neuropil |
notation |
UBERON:0002606 |
prefLabel |
neuropil |
subClassOf |