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Cell body of neuron

Known as: body cell, Cell Body, bodies cell 
The portion of a neuron that includes the nucleus, but excludes cell projections such as axons and dendrites. [GOC:go_curators]
National Institutes of Health

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AxonDendritesNeuronsNissl Bodies

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Axon Hillockneuronal cell body membrane

Broader (3)

cell bodyneuron componentsomatodendritic compartment

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Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Nanomechanics of the subtectorial space caused by electromechanics of cochlear outer hair cells
The stereocilia of the cochlear inner hair cells (IHCs) transduce vibrations into the sensory receptor current. Until now… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Neurites can remain viable after destruction of the neuronal soma by programmed cell death (apoptosis).
During the development of the nervous system extensive programmed neuronal death occurs that is regulated by neurotrophic factors… 
Highly Cited
1988
Highly Cited
1988
Striatal grafts in rats with unilateral neostriatal lesions—I. Ultrastructural evidence of afferent synaptic inputs from the host nigrostriatal pathway
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
Immunohistochemical evidence for the presence of γ-aminobutyric acid and serotonin in one nerve cell. A study on the raphe nuclei of the rat using antibodies to glutamate decarboxylase and serotonin
Highly Cited
1979
Highly Cited
1979
On the mechanism and site of action of enkephalin on single myenteric neurons
Highly Cited
1978
Highly Cited
1978
Rapid transneuronal degeneration and death of cortical neurons following removal of the olfactory bulb in adult rats
Following olfactory bulb removal in young and adult rats, many neurons in the primary olfactory cortex become markedly… 
Highly Cited
1976
Highly Cited
1976
A voltage‐sensitive persistent calcium conductance in neuronal somata of Helix.
1. An intracellular voltage clamp in conjunction with a patch pipette utilizing feed‐back to monitor local current from the soma… 
Highly Cited
1969
Highly Cited
1969
The Ventral Photoreceptor Cells of Limulus
The ventral photoreceptors of Limulus polyphemus are unipolar cells with large, ellipsoidal somas located long both "lateral… 
Highly Cited
1965
Highly Cited
1965
Studies on sympathetic B and C neurons and patterns of pregnaglionic innervation.
The sympathetic ganglion of the toad consists of two kinds of neurons, the sB and sC neurons of which axons are the B and C… 
Highly Cited
1964
Highly Cited
1964
DIFFERENTIATION OF NEURONAL TYPES AND SYNAPSES IN MYELINATING CULTURES OF MOUSE CEREBELLUM
The Holmes silver impregnation method has made possible the recognition of multiple neuronal types and synapses in myelinating… 
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