presynaptic

[pree-si-nap-tik]

pre·syn·ap·tic

[pree-si-nap-tik]
adjective Physiology.
being or occurring on the transmitting end of a discharge across a synapse.

Origin:
1905–10; pre- + synaptic

pre·syn·ap·ti·cal·ly, adverb
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presynaptic pre·syn·ap·tic (prē'sĭ-nāp'tĭk)
adj.
Relating to the area on the proximal side of a synaptic gap.

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