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synaptic
sih-NAP-tik
sɪˈnæptɪkListen
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synaptic
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Dictionary meaning
Relating to a synapse — the junction between two nerve cells across which impulses pass.
History and origin
Greek — 'synapsis' (junction, binding together).
Examples
- The drug works by boosting synaptic transmission of serotonin between neurons.
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