ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Synapse

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈsɪnæps/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Synapse is a noun meaning The junction between the terminal of a neuron and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass.

Meaning

The junction between the terminal of a neuron and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass.

More Meanings

  1. (intransitive) To form a synapse.
  2. (intransitive) To undergo synapsis.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include postsynapse, hemisynapse, neurosynapse, transmission, antisynapse, presynapse.

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