synapse (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def the junction between two neurons (axon-to-dendrite) or between a neuron and a muscle
examples nerve impulses cross a synapse through the action of neurotransmitters
Outgoing links
Hypernym junction, conjunction, conjugation, colligation
Part holonym nerve, nervus
Derivationally related form synapse → synaptic
Hyponym neuromuscular junction, myoneural junction
Incoming links
Derivationally related form synaptic → synapse
Pertainym (pertains to noun) synaptic → synapse
Hypernym neuromuscular junction, myoneural junction
Part meronym nerve, nervus
Hyponym junction, conjunction, conjugation, colligation

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