postsynaptic

American  

[pohst-si-nap-tik] / ˌpoʊst sɪˈnæp tɪk /

adjective

Physiology.

1. being or occurring on the receiving end of a discharge across the synapse.

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Etymology

Origin of postsynaptic

1905–10; post- + synaptic ( def. )

Example Sentences

"These data suggest that the postsynaptic density in autism spectrum disorder patients is relatively similar to that in the prenatal or neonatal period compared to healthy subjects," the researchers write in the study.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2024

Through binding to postsynaptic receptors, the neurotransmitter can cause excitatory or inhibitory postsynaptic potentials by depolarizing or hyperpolarizing, respectively, the postsynaptic membrane.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

When the neurotransmitter binds the receptor on the surface of the postsynaptic cell, the electrochemical potential of the target cell changes, and the next electrical impulse is launched.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

This makes the postsynaptic neuron less responsive to glutamate released from the presynaptic neuron.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The neurotransmitter diffuses across the synaptic cleft and binds to ligand-gated ion channels in the postsynaptic membrane, resulting in a localized depolarization or hyperpolarization of the postsynaptic neuron.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022