synapse
IPA: sˈɪæps
noun
- The junction between the terminal of a neuron and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass.
verb
- (intransitive) To form a synapse.
- (intransitive) To undergo synapsis.
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Examples of "synapse" in Sentences
- The fibers have synapses in the organ.
- Which is the average size of a synapse
- The phenomenon would be the synapse firing.
- Once at the synapse, the protein binds to collybistin.
- It moves across the synapse to the postsynaptic receptors.
- Synaptic pharmacology is the study of drugs that act on the synapses.
- Are the receptors re localised to the synapse from intracellular stores
- The arrival of the nerve induces clustering of the receptors at the synapse.
- It also stimulates the release of dopamine and norepinephrine into the synapse.