Definitions for synapse
ˈsɪn æps, sɪˈnæpssynapse

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1. synapsenoun

   the junction between two neurons (axon-to-dendrite) or between a neuron and a muscle

   "nerve impulses cross a synapse through the action of neurotransmitters"

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1. synapsenoun

   The junction between the terminal of a neuron and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass.

2. synapseverb

   To form a synapse.

3. synapseverb

   To undergo synapsis.

4. Etymology: From σύναψις, from συνάπτω.

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1. Synapse

   In the nervous system, a synapse is a structure that permits a neuron (or nerve cell) to pass an electrical or chemical signal to another neuron or to the target effector cell. Synapses are essential to the transmission of nervous impulses from one neuron to another. Neurons are specialized to pass signals to individual target cells, and synapses are the means by which they do so. At a synapse, the plasma membrane of the signal-passing neuron (the presynaptic neuron) comes into close apposition with the membrane of the target (postsynaptic) cell. Both the presynaptic and postsynaptic sites contain extensive arrays of molecular machinery that link the two membranes together and carry out the signaling process. In many synapses, the presynaptic part is located on an axon and the postsynaptic part is located on a dendrite or soma. Astrocytes also exchange information with the synaptic neurons, responding to synaptic activity and, in turn, regulating neurotransmission. Synapses (at least chemical synapses) are stabilized in position by synaptic adhesion molecules (SAMs) projecting from both the pre- and post-synaptic neuron and sticking together where they overlap; SAMs may also assist in the generation and functioning of synapses.

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1. synapse

   A synapse is a junction or connection between two nerve cells, where an electrical or chemical signal can be transmitted from one neuron to another. This transmission can occur via neurotransmitters, which are released from the end of a neuron, cross the synapse, and attach to specific receptors on another neuron, thereby allowing the signal to pass along the neural pathway. Synapses are essential for the functioning of the brain and nervous system.

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1. Synapse

   Synapse Corporation offers taxonomies, software solutions, and professional lexicography and indexing services for businesses and organizations. It offers Synaptica, a knowledge management and indexing software application, which enables enterprises in managing taxonomies, thesauri, classification schemes, authority control files, and indexes. The company services include analysis and strategic planning, software development, systems integration, and training and education programs. Synapse was founded in 1995 and is based in Franktown, Colorado. As of June 29, 2005, Synapse Corporation is a subsidiary of Dow Jones Reuters Business Interactive LLC.

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1. synapse

   A type of structure to connect neurons.

   Synapse are essential to the function of neurons.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on May 15, 2020  

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   The numerical value of synapse in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=synapse
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Synapse
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synapse
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5. ^ CrunchBase
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