adj
synaptic
sih-NAP-tihk
adj
1
Relating to a synapse, the junction where signals pass between two nerve cells.
"The drug affects synaptic transmission in the brain."
How to Use Synaptic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the connection points between nerve cells, where signals cross over.
Common pairings
synaptic transmission
synaptic connection
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Etymology
From New Latin synapticus, based on Greek synaptikos, "capable of joining."