pre-synaptic

A form of presynaptic — In a synapse, of or pertaining to the neuron that releases neurotransmitter into the synaptic cleft.

Meanings

adjectivepre-synaptic (not comparable)
  1. alternativenot comparableAlternative form of presynaptic.
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