presynaptic

adj

Meaning

In a synapse, of or pertaining to the neuron that releases neurotransmitter into the synaptic cleft.

Etymology / origin

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English synaptic English presynaptic From pre- + synaptic.

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