OBO ID: GO:0007409
Term Name: axonogenesis Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • axon growth
  • axon morphogenesis
  • neuron long process generation
Definition: De novo generation of a long process of a neuron, including the terminal branched region. Refers to the morphogenesis or creation of shape or form of the developing axon, which carries efferent (outgoing) action potentials from the cell body towards target cells. 0198506732
References:
Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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