What is another word for nerve fiber?
Pronunciation: [nˈɜːv fˈa͡ɪbə] (IPA) 
Nerve fiber is a term used to describe the thread-like structure that extends from nerve cell bodies and allows the transmission of signals across the nervous system. However, there are various synonyms used for nerve fiber which can be found in medical literature. Such terms include axon, neural process, neurofibril, and neurite. Axon is commonly used to describe the long, slender projection of a neuron which carries nerve impulses away from the cell body. Neural process is a broader term and can refer to both axons and dendrites. Neurite and neurofibril are used to describe any projection from a neuron including dendrites and axons.
