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synaptic

British

/ sɪˈnæptɪk /

adjective

of or relating to a synapse

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synaptically adverb

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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.

From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2026

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.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026

"These findings suggest that the well-established 'adolescent synaptic pruning' hypothesis needs to be reconsidered," says Imai.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 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

It explains the trouble we were having in recent months in getting total synaptic clearance!

From We're Friends, Now by Varga, Mel

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