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synaptic

/sɪˈnæptɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does synaptic mean?

adjective

Relating to or denoting the junctions at which two neurons communicate with each other through the release and reception of chemical messengers called neurotransmitters.

Example

"The synaptic connections in the brain are crucial for learning and memory."

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