noun
- the cell bodies of neurons, containing the nucleus and most organelles
Usage: anatomy; neuroscience; plural form
Examples
- The perikarya of motor neurons are located in the spinal cord.
- Damage to the perikarya can affect the entire neuron’s function.
- Scientists studied the perikarya to understand neuronal metabolism.
- The perikarya contain the genetic material needed for protein synthesis.
- Researchers observed changes in the perikarya during nerve regeneration.
- The size of perikarya varies among different types of neurons.