What is another word for axon?
Pronunciation: [ˈaksɒn] (IPA) 
The word "axon" refers to a long, slender projection of a nerve cell that conducts electrical impulses away from the cell body. Synonyms for this term include nerve fiber, neurite, dendrite, and axopodium. A nerve fiber is a general term for any elongated process of a nerve cell, while a neurite specifically refers to a thin process that may be either an axon or dendrite. A dendrite, on the other hand, is a shorter, branched projection that receives information from other neurons. An axopodium is a term used in some animal groups to describe a type of pseudopodium that functions in movement and capturing prey.
