synaptic

British  

/ sɪˈnæptɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to a synapse

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Other Word Forms

• synaptically adverb

Example Sentences

This receptor is a key protein that helps regulate communication between brain cells and plays an important role in synaptic plasticity and glutamatergic signaling in patients receiving ketamine.

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Researchers found that this nerve net forms direct synaptic connections with cells in the aboral organ, creating a pathway for two way communication.

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Recent studies have increasingly tied the complement cascade to excessive synaptic pruning and to neurological disorders.

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Importantly, CaAKG restored synaptic tagging and capture, a critical mechanism that allows the brain to link experiences and form associative memories.

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This idea led to the widely accepted theory that excessive "synaptic pruning," the process of removing weak or unused connections, could contribute to neuropsychiatric conditions.

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