synapses
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English
Definitions
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
- To form a synapse.
- To undergo synapsis.
noun
- The association of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes during the initial part of meiosis.
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Synonyms
juncturesinterfaceslinksconnectionslinkagesjunctionsgapsnexusescouplingsrelayscleftsnodesbridgescontactsintersectionsconjunctures
Associated
dendritesynapsesynapticgranulepotentiationneuroninhibitoryglutamateaxonneurotransmitterneuronsdendritic