polysynaptic

adjective poly·syn·ap·tic \ˌpä-lē-sə-ˈnap-tik\

Definition of POLYSYNAPTIC

: involving two or more synapses in the central nervous system <polysynaptic reflexes>

— poly·syn·ap·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

1964

Medical Dictionary

adjective poly·syn·ap·tic \ˌpäl-i-sə-ˈnap-tik\

: involving two or more synapses in the central nervous system <polysynaptic reflexes>

—poly·syn·ap·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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