Presynaptic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    In a synapse, of or pertaining to the neuron that releases neurotransmitter into the synaptic cleft. not-comparable

Etymology

From pre- + synaptic.

Related phrases

synaptic cleft

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