synaptic junctions
[sɪˈnæptɪk ˈdʒʌŋkʃənz]
nounpl: synaptic junctions
junções sinápticas
1. The specialized connection points between neurons where neurotransmitters are released and received to transmit signals across the synapse
Synaptic junctions are crucial for neural communication and plasticity in the brain.
As junções sinápticas são cruciais para a comunicação neural e plasticidade no cérebro.
2. The anatomical region where the presynaptic terminal meets the postsynaptic membrane, enabling signal transmission
Researchers study synaptic junctions to understand how memories are formed and stored.
Os pesquisadores estudam as junções sinápticas para compreender como as memórias são formadas e armazenadas.
This is technical neuroscience terminology used uniformly in both Brazilian and American academic and medical contexts. The term is primarily found in educational, research, and clinical settings rather than in everyday conversation. In Brazil, as in the USA, it is taught in neuroscience, biology, and medical programs.
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