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postsynaptic

[pohst-si-nap-tik]
adjective Physiology.
  1. being or occurring on the receiving end of a discharge across the synapse.

Origin of postsynaptic

1905–10; post- + synaptic
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postsynaptic in Medicine

postsynaptic

[pōst′sĭ-năp′tĭk]
adj.
  1. Situated behind or occurring after a synapse.
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