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synaptic

British

/ sɪˈnæptɪk /

adjective

of or relating to a synapse

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Other Word Forms

synaptically adverb

Example Sentences

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This receptor is a key protein that helps regulate communication between brain cells and plays an important role in synaptic plasticity and glutamatergic signaling in patients receiving ketamine.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026

Recent studies have increasingly tied the complement cascade to excessive synaptic pruning and to neurological disorders.

From Science Daily • Jan. 26, 2026

The research set out to determine whether CaAKG could improve synaptic plasticity in the Alzheimer's brain, restore memory-related signaling, protect neurons from early degeneration, and support healthier cognitive aging overall.

From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2026

Many of these proteins are involved in synaptic function, endocannabinoid signaling, and calcium channel regulation, offering possible explanations for the differences seen in brain health and behavior.

From Science Daily • Jan. 10, 2026

It explains the trouble we were having in recent months in getting total synaptic clearance!

From We're Friends, Now by Varga, Mel

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