word
synapse
SIN-aps
ˈsɪnæpsListen
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Syllable breakdown
synapse
Dictionary meaning
A junction between two nerve cells where chemical or electrical signals are transmitted.
Examples
- Neurotransmitters are released across the synapse to relay messages between neurons.
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