Neuropil (also known as Neuropils, Neuropile): A dense intricate feltwork of interwoven fine glial processes, fibrils, synaptic terminals, axons, and dendrites interspersed among the nerve cells in the gray matter of the central nervous system.

NIH MeSH · D019581Anatomy

Neuropil

Also known asNeuropils · Neuropile · Neuropiles

Definition

A dense intricate feltwork of interwoven fine glial processes, fibrils, synaptic terminals, axons, and dendrites interspersed among the nerve cells in the gray matter of the central nervous system.

MeSH classification

  • A08.637.500
  • A08.675.703
  • A11.650.500
  • A11.671.685

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Common questions about Neuropil

What does Neuropil mean in medicine?
A dense intricate feltwork of interwoven fine glial processes, fibrils, synaptic terminals, axons, and dendrites interspersed among the nerve cells in the gray matter of the central nervous system. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Neuropil known by any other names?
Yes. Neuropil is also referred to as Neuropils, Neuropile, Neuropiles in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Neuropil sit in the medical classification?
Neuropil falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A08.637.500, A08.675.703, A11.650.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D019581) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗