presynaptic

adjective
pre·​syn·​ap·​tic | \ ˌprē-sə-ˈnap-tik How to pronounce presynaptic (audio) \

Definition of presynaptic

: of, occurring in, or being a neuron by which a nerve impulse is conveyed to a synapse a presynaptic membrane a presynaptic neuron

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presynaptically \ ˌprē-​sə-​ˈnap-​ti-​k(ə-​)lē How to pronounce presynaptically (audio) \ adverb

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It had been observed that vesicles containing neurotransmitters routinely hover in clusters near the presynaptic membrane until they are needed. Quanta Magazine, "‘Lava-Lamp’ Proteins May Help Cells Cheat Death," 26 Nov. 2018

First Known Use of presynaptic

1937, in the meaning defined above

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presynaptic

adjective
pre·​syn·​ap·​tic | \ -sə-ˈnap-tik How to pronounce presynaptic (audio) \

Medical Definition of presynaptic

: relating to, occurring in, or being part of a neuron by which a nerve impulse is conveyed to a synapse presynaptic terminals presynaptic inhibition a presynaptic membrane

Other Words from presynaptic

presynaptically \ -​ti-​k(ə-​)lē How to pronounce presynaptically (audio) \ adverb