<p>What are the smallest neurons ever measured? I'm happy with any superlatives, such as the thinnest axons or dendrites, smallest somata etc. Thank you :)</p>

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2015-02-08T11:14:10.813Z
I think, personally, that this question is too broad. Narrowing it down to a specific species would help for example.
AliceD
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2015-02-08T11:29:19.050Z
Across all species that have a nervous system. It's just about absolute size.
pat_krat
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2015-02-08T11:30:12.430Z
The definition of neuron being an electrically excitable cell that works in concert with others of its kind to translate sensory input to motor output.
pat_krat
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2015-02-08T11:43:04.840Z
For whatever it's worth - Given the nature of the question it may be advisable to cross-post on Biology.SE. However, the broad scope may become an issue in terms of question closure.
AliceD
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2015-02-09T19:29:57.790Z
Define the term "smallest" because, just as @AliceD said, the question is way too broad, neurons generally are not defined by size, and whatever measurement system you're trying to use to measure these neurons may not be applicable to these cells.
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What are the smallest neurons ever identified?
pat_krat
# What are the smallest neurons ever identified?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-02-08)

What are the smallest neurons ever measured? I'm happy with any superlatives, such as the thinnest axons or dendrites, smallest somata etc. Thank you :)

**Tags:** neuroscience, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: I think, personally, that this question is too broad. Narrowing it down to a specific species would help for example.  
> **username_0**: Across all species that have a nervous system. It's just about absolute size.  
> **username_0**: The definition of neuron being an electrically excitable cell that works in concert with others of its kind to translate sensory input to motor output.  
> **username_1**: For whatever it's worth - Given the nature of the question it may be advisable to cross-post on Biology.SE. However, the broad scope may become an issue in terms of question closure.  
> **username_2**: Define the term "smallest" because, just as @username_1 said, the question is way too broad, neurons generally are not defined by size, and whatever measurement system you're trying to use to measure these neurons may not be applicable to these cells.  

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