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perikaryon

perikaryon Perikaryon is the cytoplasm surrounding the nucleus in a neuron's cell body.

Perikaryon is the cytoplasm surrounding the nucleus in a neuron's cell body. It is the main body portion of the nerve cell, distinct from the dendrites and axon.

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