Meaning & use
synaptic
Relating to a synapse, the junction where a nerve impulse passes from one neuron to another.
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The drug alters synaptic activity in the brain, changing how neurons communicate with each other.
Researchers study synaptic connections to understand how memories form and strengthen over time.
A note on using this word
Almost always used in scientific or medical contexts about the nervous system; rarely appears in everyday speech.
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