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presynaptic
adjective pre·syn·ap·tic \ˌprē-sə-ˈnap-tik\
Definition of PRESYNAPTIC
: of, occurring in, or being a neuron by which a nerve impulse is conveyed to a synapse <a presynaptic membrane> <a presynaptic neuron>
— pre·syn·ap·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of PRESYNAPTIC
1937
Medical Dictionary
presynaptic
adjective pre·syn·ap·tic \-sə-ˈnap-tik\
Medical Definition of PRESYNAPTIC
: relating to, occurring in, or being part of a nerve cell by which a wave of excitation is conveyed to a synapse <presynaptic terminals> <presynaptic inhibition> <a presynaptic membrane>
—pre·syn·ap·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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