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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The new framework proposes that the brain learns these recurring patterns and stores them within networks of synapses.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 18, 2026
Because physical remodeling of brain synapses generally takes longer, the scientists concluded that rapamycin was changing brain function rather than rebuilding the brain's underlying structure.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
When the researchers closely examined the synapses, the tiny junctions where bipolar cells communicate, they found something unexpected.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
The researchers hope the discovery will help identify medication that can prevent the loss of synapses - the vital connections that allow messages to flow between brain cells and support healthy brain function.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
Each neuron can have anywhere from 1,000 to 6,000 synapses.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
