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Dendrite

Noun: A slender, branched extension of a nerve cell that receives electrical impulses and conducts them toward the cell body.

Sample sentence: The dendrites of the neuron play a vital role in receiving and processing signals from other nerve cells.

Noun: A crystal or mineral that exhibits a branching structure resembling that of a nerve cell dendrite.

Sample sentence: The specimen displayed stunning dendrites that resembled frost patterns on a window pane.

Noun: A structural element of a plant that branches to form a treelike shape, typically found in organisms such as mosses and ferns.

Sample sentence: The intricate dendrites of the moss added beauty and complexity to the forest floor.

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