postsynaptic

American  

[pohst-si-nap-tik] / ˌpoʊst sɪˈnæp tɪk /

adjective

Physiology.

1. being or occurring on the receiving end of a discharge across the synapse.

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Etymology

Origin of postsynaptic

1905–10; post- + synaptic ( def. )

Example Sentences

"These data suggest that the postsynaptic density in autism spectrum disorder patients is relatively similar to that in the prenatal or neonatal period compared to healthy subjects," the researchers write in the study.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2024

This makes the postsynaptic neuron less responsive to glutamate released from the presynaptic neuron.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

In an electrical synapse, the presynaptic and postsynaptic membranes are very close together and are actually physically connected by channel proteins forming gap junctions.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The binding of a specific neurotransmitter causes particular ion channels, in this case ligand-gated channels, on the postsynaptic membrane to open.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Through binding to postsynaptic receptors, the neurotransmitter can cause excitatory or inhibitory postsynaptic potentials by depolarizing or hyperpolarizing, respectively, the postsynaptic membrane.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022