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synaptic

British

/ sɪˈnæptɪk /

adjective

of or relating to a synapse

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Other Word Forms

synaptically adverb

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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.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

The research set out to determine whether CaAKG could improve synaptic plasticity in the Alzheimer's brain, restore memory-related signaling, protect neurons from early degeneration, and support healthier cognitive aging overall.

From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2026

In mice given microbes from large-brain primates, scientists found higher activity in genes linked to energy production and synaptic plasticity, the process that allows the brain to learn and adapt.

From Science Daily • Jan. 5, 2026

We'll merely continue with a stepped-up synaptic check.

From We're Friends, Now by Varga, Mel

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