Synonyms for synapse
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The junction between the terminal of a neuron and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass.
Related words
- Other spellings
- synapsis
Forms
- Plural
- synapses → contiguities, syndeses…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| synapse | rising | |
| contiguity | steady | |
| syndesis | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- syndesis
- 10 letters
- contiguity