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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
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First Known Use of POLYSYNAPTIC
1964
Medical Dictionary
polysynaptic
adjective poly·syn·ap·tic \ˌpäl-i-sə-ˈnap-tik\
Medical 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
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