synapses

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plural/ˈsɪnæpsɪz/plural/sɪˈnæpsiːz/

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

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of synapse
  2. pluralplural of synapsis
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of synapse
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “synapses,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/synapses.

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