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monosynaptic

English

Etymology

mono- +? synaptic

Adjective

monosynaptic (not comparable)

  1. Having, or involving a single synapse
  2. (derogatory) Stupid, lacking in brainpower

Related terms

  • monosynapse

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synaptic

English

Etymology

New Latin synapsis.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -æpt?k

Adjective

synaptic (not comparable)

  1. (physiology) Of or relating to a synapse—the junction between the terminal of a neuron and another cell.
  2. (cytology) Of or relating to a synapsis—the association of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes during the initial part of meiosis.

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