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synaptic

British

/ sɪˈnæptɪk /

adjective

of or relating to a synapse

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Other Word Forms

synaptically adverb

Vocabulary lists containing synaptic

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Researchers found that this nerve net forms direct synaptic connections with cells in the aboral organ, creating a pathway for two way communication.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

"Understanding the cellular mechanisms of how CaAKG improves synaptic plasticity sheds light on new ways to protect memory and slow brain aging."

From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2026

Importantly, CaAKG restored synaptic tagging and capture, a critical mechanism that allows the brain to link experiences and form associative memories.

From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2026

"Moving forward, we hope to identify which brain regions are forming these new synaptic connections during adolescence," says Imai.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026

Time-travel always raises the synaptic delay threshold, but the trouble is it's so variable.

From The Ego Machine by Kuttner, Henry

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