Pronunciation: /sɪˈnæptɪk/
noun a small gap separating neurons where nerve impulses pass from one neuron to another
A1 The synaptic is the connection point between two neurons.
A2 The doctor explained how synaptic transmission works in the brain.
B1 Researchers are studying the effects of drugs on synaptic function.
B2 The synaptic cleft is the small gap between neurons where neurotransmitters are released.
C1 Advanced imaging techniques allow scientists to observe synaptic plasticity in real-time.
C2 The synaptic vesicles contain neurotransmitters that are released into the synaptic cleft.
adjective relating to or involving a synapse, the junction between two nerve cells
A1 The synaptic connection between neurons allows them to communicate.
A2 The synaptic transmission of signals is essential for proper brain function.
B1 Researchers are studying the synaptic plasticity in the brain to understand learning and memory.
B2 The scientist discovered a new synaptic mechanism that could lead to advancements in treating neurological disorders.
C1 The complex interplay of synaptic proteins regulates neurotransmitter release.
C2 The detailed study of synaptic vesicles provides insights into the molecular mechanisms of synaptic transmission.
formal The synaptic transmission between neurons is crucial for communication within the nervous system.
informal The synaptic connection between nerve cells helps them talk to each other.
slang Dude, those neurons are like best friends, always hanging out at the synaptic junction.
figurative The synaptic link between creativity and inspiration is where great ideas are born.
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