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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/

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

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

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

When synapses collapse, perhaps hope remains!
🎵 Rhyme

When synapses collapse, perhaps hope remains!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsaɪnæps/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsaɪnæps/

🌳Etymology

Prefixsyn--
Root-apse

🎵Rhyme

collapserelapseperhaps
collapse
relapse
perhaps

🔗Collocations

neural synapse
synaptic transmission
strengthen synapses
synaptic gap
form synapses

📝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.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

junctionconnectionnerve junctionneural connection

Antonyms

disconnectionseparation

Related

neurondendriteaxonneurotransmitterbrainnervous system

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