spinogenesis

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noun

The development of dendritic spines in neurons

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Meanings

nounspinogenesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe development of dendritic spines in neurons

Origin

From spino- + -genesis.

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APA

spinogenesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spinogenesis

MLA

“spinogenesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spinogenesis. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “spinogenesis,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spinogenesis.

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