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Definition of Polysynaptic
1. Adjective. (context: of a reflex or impulse) of or involving multiple synapses ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Polysynaptic
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Polysynaptic
1. Referring to neural pathways formed by a chain of a large number of synaptically connected nerve cells, as distinguished from oligosynaptic conduction systems. Synonym: multisynaptic. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Polysynaptic
Literary usage of Polysynaptic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"Intravenous administration of physostigmine has been found to produce dose- and
time-dependent alterations of the lumbar monosynaptic and polysynaptic ..."
2. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"... White matter Gray matter Sensory neuron Motor neuron FIGURE 3-11 Cross-section
of spinal cord showing example of a polysynaptic reflex ..."
3. Molecular Neurobiology: Proceedings of the 2nd NIMH Conference by Steven Zalcman (1995)
"Mono- or polysynaptic excitatory postsynaptic currents (EPSCs) were elicited by
extracellular stimulation of a nearby granule cell (<8 urn 0) with an ..."
4. Useful Knowledge: The American Philosophical Society Millennium Program by Alexander G. Bearn, American Philosophical Society (1999)
"[6] It consists of both monosynaptic and polysynaptic connections between the
sensory neuron that innervates the siphon and the motor neuron that innervates ..."
5. Useful Knowledge: The American Philosophical Society Millennium Program by Alexander G. Bearn, American Philosophical Society (1999)
"[6] It consists ofboth monosynaptic and polysynaptic connections between the
sensory neuron that innervates the siphon and the motor neuron that innervates ..."
6. Management of Cancer Pain: Clinical Practice Guidelines by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"... disrupts pain-conducting fibers as well as a polysynaptic pain pathway that
runs through the center of the spinal cord. ..."
7. Information Resources for Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish, and Cephalopods Used by D'Anna J. Berry (1994)
"C6 Descriptors: in vitro, in vivo, spinal cords, neurons, NMDA receptors,
antagonist, quisqualate, kainate polysynaptic, monosynaptic. ..."
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