Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
arborize
verb
/ˈɑːrbəraɪz/
Definition
To branch out or form branches, resembling the structure of a tree.
Examples
- The neurons arborize extensively to form complex networks in the brain.
- During the growth phase, the plant began to arborize, sending out numerous branches towards the sunlight.
Meaning
The term ‘arborize’ is often used in biological contexts to describe the branching structure of certain cells or organisms, especially neurons.
Synonyms
- branch
- branch out
- divide
