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presynaptic

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pre⋅syn⋅ap⋅tic

  [pree-si-nap-tik]
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–adjective Physiology.
being or occurring on the transmitting end of a discharge across a synapse.
Origin:
1905–10; pre- + synaptic

Related forms:
pre⋅syn⋅ap⋅ti⋅cal⋅ly, adverb
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pre·syn·ap·tic   (prē'sĭ-nāp'tĭk)   
adj.  Situated in front of or occurring before a synapse: a presynaptic nerve fiber; a presynaptic stimulus.
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Main Entry: pre·syn·ap·tic
Pronunciation: -s&-'nap-tik
Function: adjective
: relating to, occurring in, or being part of a nervecell by which a wave of excitation is conveyed to a synapse <presynaptic terminals> <presynaptic inhibition> presynaptic membrane> —pre·syn·ap·ti·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ 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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