neurocladism

neurocladism

 [noo͡-rok´lah-dizm] the formation of new branches by the process of a neuron; especially the force by which, in regeneration of divided nerves, the newly formed axons become attracted by the peripheral stump, so as to form a bridge between the two ends.

neu·roc·la·dism

(nū-rok'lă-dizm), The outgrowth of axons from the central stump to bridge the gap in a cut nerve. Synonym(s): odogenesis [neuro- + G. klados, a young branch]

neu·roc·la·dism

(nūr-ok'lă-dizm) The outgrowth of axons from the central stump to bridge the gap in a cut nerve. [neuro- + G. klados, a young branch]