axonogenesis [GO_0007409]
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.
axonogenesis
ID: GO_0007409
Class
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.
Note that 'axonogenesis' differs from 'axon development' in that the latter also covers other processes, such as axon regeneration (regrowth after loss or damage, not necessarily of the whole axon).
Open in VFB 3D Browser →Classification
Relationships
Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| axon growth | narrow synonym | |
| neuron long process generation | exact synonym | systematic_synonym |
| axon morphogenesis | exact synonym | bf |
References
Feedback
Was this page helpful?
Glad to hear it! Please tell us how we can improve.
Sorry to hear that. Please tell us how we can improve.