cellifugal

adjective

cel·​lif·​u·​gal (ˈ)sel-ˈif-(y)ə-gəl How to pronounce cellifugal (audio)
variants or cellulifugal
: conducting or conducted away from a cell body
used chiefly of nerve-cell processes and nerve impulses

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“Cellifugal.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cellifugal. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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