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synapseA junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsaɪnæps/

Korean meaning: 신경세포 간의 접합부, 신경전달물질을 통해 신호가 전달되는 미세한 틈

Korean pronunciation: **사이**냅스

Example Sentences

  • When you forget where you put your keys, blame it on weak synapses, not old age!
  • Learning new skills creates new synaptic connections in the brain.
  • Coffee helps my synapses fire faster in the morning.

synapse

NOUN

//ˈsaɪnæps//

A junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter

synapse concept
💡 Concept

A junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter

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synapse rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

When synapses collapse, perhaps hope remains!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsaɪnæps/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsaɪnæps/

🌳Etymology

Prefixsyn--
Root-apse

Origin

1897년 영국의 생리학자 찰스 셰링턴이 그리스어에서 만들어낸 용어로, '함께 결합하다'라는 의미에서 유래

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

When you forget where you put your keys, blame it on weak synapses, not old age!

Learning new skills creates new synaptic connections in the brain.

😄 Fun example

Coffee helps my synapses fire faster in the morning.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

junctionconnectionnerve junctionneural connection

Antonyms

disconnectionseparation

Related

neurondendriteaxonneurotransmitterbrainnervous system