synapse

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1. synapse - Noun

2. synapse - Verb

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synapse (plural synapses)

The junction between the terminal of a neuron and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass.

(intransitive) To form a synapse.

(intransitive) To undergo synapsis.

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As a result, more serotonin stays in the synapse for the receiving neuron to bind onto, leading to more normal mood functioning. Source: Internet

At a chemical synapse, one neuron releases neurotransmitter molecules into a small space (the synaptic cleft) that is adjacent to another neuron. Source: Internet

A typical synapse, then, is a contact between the axon of one neuron and a dendrite or soma of another. Source: Internet

Chemical synapses are not the only type of biological synapse: electrical and immunological synapses also exist. Source: Internet

All customization for both buttons and lighting is performed through Synapse, which is one of the more intuitive programs for gaming peripherals out there. Source: Internet

Cranial nerves Apart from the spinal cord, there are also peripheral nerves of the PNS that synapse through intermediaries or ganglia directly on the CNS. Source: Internet

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