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Definition of Synapse
1. Noun. The junction between two neurons (axon-to-dendrite) or between a neuron and a muscle. "Nerve impulses cross a synapse through the action of neurotransmitters"
Specialized synonyms: Myoneural Junction, Neuromuscular Junction
Group relationships: Nerve, Nervus
Generic synonyms: Colligation, Conjugation, Conjunction, Junction
Derivative terms: Synaptic
Group relationships: Nerve, Nervus
Generic synonyms: Colligation, Conjugation, Conjunction, Junction
Derivative terms: Synaptic
Definition of Synapse
1. Noun. (context: neuroanatomy cytology) The junction between the terminal of a neuron and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass. ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive) To form a synapse. ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive) To undergo synapsis. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Synapse
1. to come together in synapsis [v -APSED, -APSING, -APSES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Synapse
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