Pronunciations (4)
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/ˈsɪnæps/
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/ˈsaɪnæps/
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/sɪˈnæps/
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ˈsɪnæps
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.
Usage- Intransitive
To undergo synapsis.
Usage- Intransitive
Noun
the junction between two neurons (axon-to-dendrite) or between a neuron and a muscle
- Broader terms
- Examples
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nerve impulses cross a synapse through the action of neurotransmitters