What does "synaptic" mean?

Of or relating to a synapse—the junction between the terminal of a neuron and another cell.

What is a synonym for "synaptic"?

Common synonyms include: dendritic.

/sɪˈnæp.tɪk/ adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

1
Of or relating to a synapse—the junction between the terminal of a neuron and another cell. not-comparable
"With a pencil, he highlights areas where synaptic function is declining, where the neurons are dying."
2
Of or relating to a synapsis—the association of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes during the initial part of meiosis. not-comparable
"By far the greater proportion of cytologists however are of the opinion that the synaptic contraction is a normal stage in the heterotypic prophases."

Adjective

"With a pencil, he highlights areas where synaptic function is declining, where the neurons are dying."

From New Latin synapticus, from Ancient Greek συναπτικός (sunaptikós, “capable of adjusting”).