arborizations
/ˌɑːrbərəˈzeɪʃənz/
noun
- Branching structures that resemble a tree, especially in anatomy or biology (e.g., nerve endings or blood vessels).
- The arborizations of the neuron allow it to connect with many other cells.
- Under the microscope, the arborizations of the blood vessels looked like a tiny tree.
- The scientist studied the arborizations of the coral to understand its growth pattern.
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