Meanings
nounNissl body (plural Nissl bodies)
plural Nissl bodies
- A large granular body found in neurons, believed to be primarily concerned with the synthesis of proteins for intercellular use.
Synonyms: Nissl granule, Nissl substance
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA large granular body found in neurons, believed to be primarily concerned with the synthesis of proteins for intercellular use.
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Origin
Named after Franz Nissl, a German psychiatrist, who developed a way to stain them.
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Nissl body. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Nissl%20body
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Chicago
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