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The rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER) of a neuron is specifically referred to as the "Nissl substance" or "Nissl bodies." This term is derived from the German neurologist Franz Nissl, who developed a staining technique that highlights the ribosome-rich rough ER, allowing for the visualization of neuronal cell bodies. Nissl bodies are important for synthesizing proteins essential for neuron function and maintenance.

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