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Synapse Definition & Meaning

synapse
noun
  1. the junction between two neurons (axon-to-dendrite) or between a neuron and a muscle; "nerve impulses cross a synapse through the action of neurotransmitters"

"Synapse" in song lyrics

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  • "Break backs, tied to train tracks, synapse"
    Warcloud f/ Road Block — On the High Side Of The Sky
  • "neuron synapse"
    AOL — AOL
  • "preganglionic synapse"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does synapse mean?
the junction between two neurons (axon-to-dendrite) or between a neuron and a muscle; "nerve impulses cross a synapse through the action of neurotransmitters"
What part of speech is synapse?
Synapse is a noun.

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