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Synapses

The junction between the terminal of a neuron and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass.

📖 Definitions of "Synapses"

noun
  1. 1

    The junction between the terminal of a neuron and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass.

verb
  1. 1

    To form a synapse.

  2. 2

    To undergo synapsis.

noun
  1. 1

    The association of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes during the initial part of meiosis.

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