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.

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