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    Sinapsis (en. Synapse)

    /siˈnap.sis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Structural and functional connection between neurons.
    The synapse is fundamental in neuronal communication.
    La sinapsis es fundamental en la comunicación neuronal.
    Process of communication between two neurons.
    Synapses are responsible for the transmission of information in the brain.
    Las sinapsis son responsables de la transmisión de información en el cerebro.
    Contact point where signals are transmitted between two neurons.
    Neurotransmitters act at the synapse to transmit signals.
    Los neurotransmisores actúan en la sinapsis para transmitir las señales.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'synapsis', which means 'connection' or 'union'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    neuronal synapse
    Connection between neurons that results in the transmission of information.
    sinapsis neuronal
    long-term potentiation
    Increase in synaptic efficiency over the long term, related to learning.
    potenciación a largo plazo

    Related Words

    neurotransmitter
    Chemical substance that enables communication between neurons.
    neurotransmisor
    neuron
    Cell of the nervous system responsible for the transmission of impulses.
    neurona
    synaptic plasticity
    Ability of synapses to modify their strength and efficacy.
    plasticidad sináptica

    Slang Meanings

    Neuronal spark
    When something surprises me, I feel a neuronal spark in my head.
    Cuando algo me sorprende, siento un chispazo neuronal en mi cabeza.
    mental connection
    That idea was a mental connection that came to me in an instant.
    Esa idea fue una conexión mental que me llegó en un instante.