synaptic
Of or relating to a synapse—the junction between the terminal of a neuron and another cellOf or relating to a synapse—the junction between the terminal of a neuron and another cell.
» There are many forms of synaptic plasticity. For example, basic forms are augmentation and facilitation, while more complex forms are potentiation.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Of or relating to a synapse—the junction between the terminal of a neuron and another cell.
synaptisch
синаптическийsinaptičeskij
(not comparable)Of or relating to a synapsis—the association of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes during the initial part of meiosis.
- (neuroscience) of or involving synapses
Examples
1 sentencesThere are many forms of synaptic plasticity. For example, basic forms are augmentation and facilitation, while more complex forms are potentiation.
Translations
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Origin
From New Latin synapticus, from Ancient Greek συναπτικός (sunaptikós, “capable of adjustinFrom New Latin synapticus, from Ancient Greek συναπτικός (sunaptikós, “capable of adjusting”).
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