noun
definition
The junction between the terminal of a neuron and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass.
verb
definition
To form a synapse.
definition
To undergo synapsis.
Examples of synapse in a Sentence
The synapse, therefore, as the place of meeting of one neuron with the next is called, is said to valve the nerve circuits.
Pain fibers produce substance P, in order for the pain signal to cross the nerve synapse.
The synapse appears to be a weak spot in the chain of conduction, or rather to be a place which breaks down with comparative ease under stress, e.g.
In addition, live imaging is used to study the dynamics of dendrite morphogenesis and synapse formation.
The term " synaptic plasticity " refers to the ability to maintain or improve synapse function.
Running up the spiral is row of exquisitely sensitive ' hair cells ' which synapse with the neurones of the cochlear nerve.
The first nerve cell communicates with the next by releasing neurotransmitters into the synapse.
When an action potential reaches the synapse these channels open, causing calcium ions to flow into the cell.
The binding of the two is very specific and is called an immunological synapse.
The outcome will indicate whether Wld s mice constitute an effective model in which to study cellular and molecular mechanisms of synapse elimination.
The California-based company was formed in 1991 under the name Silicon and Synapse by Mike Morhaime, Frank Pearce and Allen Adham.
Monday's session focused on describing the roles of signaling molecules at the synapse in regulating worm locomotion.