synapsis
noun
the pairing of homologous chromosomes, one from each parent, during early meiosis.
synapses
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pluralof synapsis.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Which means you have to find your emotional connection, and that’s likely going to generate from whatever synapses are firing up in the memory bank.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026
The findings suggest that increasing dietary plasmalogens may help protect synapses from some forms of age-related deterioration.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
With age, however, synapses can become less numerous and less effective.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
During development, microglia influence which synapses neurons retain and which ones are eliminated.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
But now, as I stand outside in the broken quiet of the night, my synapses are firing with a million questions at once.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
