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Postsynaptic Uncommon

Origin: Latin prefix post-

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Adjective
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In a synapse, of or pertaining to the neuron that bears receptors for neurotransmitter released into the synaptic cleft by the presynaptic neuron.

See Also
postsynaptically presynaptic long term potentiation retrograde neurotransmitter receptor synaptoneurosome calystenin neurotransmitter
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