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Dendritic Spines
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Definition
: Spiny processes on DENDRITES, each of which receives excitatory input from one nerve ending (NERVE ENDINGS). They are commonly found on PURKINJE CELLS and PYRAMIDAL CELLS.
Other names
Spines, Dendritic; Spine, Dendritic; Dendritic Spine