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synaptic

sy·nap·tic

UK/sɪˈnæp.tɪk/ US/ˌsɪˈnæptɪk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

(neuroscience) of or involving synapses

Origin

From New Latin synapticus, from Ancient Greek συναπτικός (sunaptikós, “capable of adjusting”).

Phrases

  • synaptic cleft
  • synaptic conduction
  • synaptic gap
  • synaptic plasticity
  • synaptic vesicle

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