Look up: synapse

1. Synapse
   The junction between two neurons in which neural activity is propagated from one neuron to another. See also excitatory, inhibitory, and weight.
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2. Synapse
   The space between nerve fibre endings where biochemical reactions occur in nerve transmission.
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3. Synapse
   A gap between two neurons that functions as the site of information transfer from one neuron to another.
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4. synapse
   (Humans as organisms) the gap between two neurones across which nerve signals must jump
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5. Synapse
   the point at which one nerve cell connects with another. The nerve impulse is transmitted by the release of chemical neurotransmitter substances from the pre-synaptic cell membrane. The neurotransmitter substance diffuses across the synaptic cleft to the post-synaptic membrane which it depolarises. ...
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6. synapse
   [n] - the junction between two neurons (axon-to-dendrite) or between a neuron and a muscle
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7. Synapse
   A junction between two neurons. The point where a synaptic button from the transmitting (or 'pre-synaptic) neuron touches the neural membrane of the receiving (or 'post-synaptic') neuron. Each neuron receives synaptic input from many other neurons. [See also synapse, locations and synapse, mechanism
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8. synapse
   Functional junction between two neurons, where a nerve impulse is transmitted from one neuron to another.
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9. Synapse
   is the specialised site of communication between two cells, typically neurons
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10. Synapse
    Synapse: The point of connection usually between two nerve cells. Specifically, a synapse is a specialized junction at which a nerve cell (a neuron) communicates with a target cell. The neuron releases a chemical transmitter (a neurotransmitter) that diffuses across a small gap and activates specifi...
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11. synapse
    the region where the processes of two neurones come into close contiguity, and the nervous impulse passes from one to the other; the fibres of the two are intermeshed, but, according to the general view, there is no direct contiguity Category: Medicine • interneuron function:the synapse ...
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12. synapse
    A connection between excitable cells, by which an excitation is conveyed from one to the other. (1) Chemical synapse: one in which an action potential causes the exocytosis of neurotransmitter from the presynaptic cell, which diffuses across the synaptic cleft and binds to ligand-gated ion channels on the postsynaptic cell. These ion channels then affect the resting potential of the postsynaptic cell. (2) Electrical synapse: one in which electrical connection is made directly through the cytoplasm, via gap junctions. (3) Rectifying synapse: one in which action potentials can only pass across the synapse in one direction (all chemical and some electrical synapses). (4) Excitatory synapse: one in which the firing of the presynaptic cell increases the probability of firing of the postsynaptic cell. (5) Inhibitory synapse: one in which the firing of the presynaptic cell reduces the probability of firing of the postsynaptic cell.
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13. synapse
    <physiology> A connection between excitable cells, by which an excitation is conveyed from one to the other. ... 1. Chemical synapse: one in which an action potential causes the exocytosis of neurotransmitter from the presynaptic cell, which diffuses across the synaptic cleft and binds to liga...
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14. synapse
    noun 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`
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15. synapse
    (sin´aps) the junction between the processes of two neurons or between a neuron and an effector organ, where neural impulses are transmitted by chemical means. The impulse causes the release of a neurotransmitter (such as acetylcholine or norepinephrine) from the presynaptic membrane of the axon terminal. The neurotransmitter...
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16. synapse
    the site of transmission of electric nerve impulses between two nerve cells (neurons) or between a neuron and a gland or muscle cell (effector). A ... [10 related articles]
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17. synapse
    synapse Related-word units meaning same: auto-; equ-; homeo-; homo-; iso-; pari-; peer-; tauto-.
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18. synapse
    point at which a nerve impulse passes from one neuron to another, always unidirectionally
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19. synapse
    synapse (sin'ăps) , junction between various signal-transmitter cells, either between two neurons or between a neuron and a muscle or gland. A nerve impulse reaches the synapse through the axon, or transmitting end, of a nerve cell, or neuron. Most axons have terminal knobs that respond to...
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20. Synapse
    The synapse is a specialized region where one nerve signal jumps form one nerve cell to another. It is the site of communication between two nerve cells. A tiny gap, called the synaptic gap, extists between cells. A nerve impulse must pass through the synaptic gap via the release of transmitter subs...
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21. synapse
    Type: Term Pronunciation: sin′aps, sĭ-naps′; sy-nap′sez Definitions: 1. The functional membrane-to-membrane contact of the nerve cell with another nerve cell, an effector (muscle or gland) cell, or a sensory receptor cell. The synapse subserves the transmission of nerve impuls...
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22. synapse
    Junction between two nerve cells, or between a nerve cell and a muscle (a neuromuscular junction), across which a nerve impulse is transmitted. The two cells are separated by a narrow gap called the synaptic cleft. The gap is bridged by a chemical neurotransmitter, released by the nerve impulse. The ...
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23. synapse
    Greek syn = with, and aptein = to join; hence, the zone through which an impulse passes from one neuron to another.
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24. synapse
    (sin;aps) A minute space between the axon terminal of a presynaptic neuron and a dendrite of a postsynaptic neuron.
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25. synapse
    (sin;aps) A minute space between the axon terminal of a presynaptic neuron and a dendrite of a postsynaptic neuron.
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