ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Postsynaptic

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Postsynaptic is an adjective meaning (cytology) In a synapse, of or pertaining to the neuron that bears receptors for neurotransmitter released into the synaptic cleft by the presynaptic neuron.

Meaning

(cytology) In a synapse, of or pertaining to the neuron that bears receptors for neurotransmitter released into the synaptic cleft by the presynaptic neuron.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include presynaptic, synaptic, synaptical, synaptosomal, supersynaptic, synaptogenic.

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