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Neuron
Neurites
Myelin
Astrocyte
Oligodendroglia
Microglia
Macrophage
Neurites
Diffuse axonal injury
Spheroid
Dystrophic axon
Empty basket
Torpedo
Cactus
Asteroid body
Neuropil thread
Senile plaque
Glomerular structure
Lewy neurite
Grumose degeneration
Terminal button
Grain
Eosinophilic round structure
Axonal degeneration (loss)
Spheroid
Hematoxylin-eosin stain
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Swollen axons are called spheroid or axonal swelling. The arrow shows a fairly large spheroid.
