synaptic

adjective syn·ap·tic \sə-ˈnap-tik\

Definition of SYNAPTIC

: of or relating to a synapsis

: of or relating to a synapse

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

New Latin synapsis

First Known Use: 1895

Medical Dictionary

adjective syn·ap·tic \si-ˈnap-tik, British also sī-\

: of, relating to, or participating in synapsis <synaptic chromosomes>

: of or relating to a synapse <synaptic transmission>

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

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