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Meaning of "postsynaptic" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF POSTSYNAPTIC

postsynaptic  [ˌpəʊstsɪˈnæptɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POSTSYNAPTIC

noun
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Postsynaptic is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES POSTSYNAPTIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

postsynaptic

Chemical synapse

Chemical synapses are specialized junctions through which neurons signal to each other and to non-neuronal cells such as those in muscles or glands. Chemical synapses allow neurons to form circuits within the central nervous system. They are crucial to the biological computations that underlie perception and thought. They allow the nervous system to connect to and control other systems of the body. At a chemical synapse, one neuron releases neurotransmitter molecules into a small space that is adjacent to another neuron. The neurotransmitters are kept within small sacs called vesicles, and are released into the synaptic cleft by exocytosis. These molecules then bind to receptors on the postsynaptic cell's side of the synaptic cleft. Finally, the neurotransmitters must be cleared from the synapse through one of several potential mechanisms including enzymatic degradation or re-uptake by specific transporters either on the presynaptic cell or possibly by neuroglia to terminate the action of the transmitter. The adult human brain is estimated to contain from 1014 to 5 × 1014 synapses. Every cubic millimeter of cerebral cortex contains roughly a billion of them.

Definition of postsynaptic in the English dictionary

The definition of postsynaptic in the dictionary is occurring after synapsis. Other definition of postsynaptic is located on the distal side of a synapse.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POSTSYNAPTIC


antiseptic
ˌæntɪˈsɛptɪk
apocalyptic
əˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪk
aseptic
əˈsɛptɪk
Coptic
ˈkɒptɪk
cryptic
ˈkrɪptɪk
elliptic
ɪˈlɪptɪk
epileptic
ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪk
haptic
ˈhæptɪk
monosynaptic
ˌmɒnəʊsɪˈnæptɪk
optic
ˈɒptɪk
parasynaptic
ˌpærəsɪˈnæptɪk
peptic
ˈpɛptɪk
polysynaptic
ˌpɒlɪsɪˈnæptɪk
presynaptic
ˌpriːsɪˈnæptɪk
septic
ˈsɛptɪk
skeptic
ˈskɛptɪk
synaptic
sɪˈnæptɪk
synoptic
sɪˈnɒptɪk
triptych
ˈtrɪptɪk
tryptic
ˈtrɪptɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POSTSYNAPTIC

postscenium
postscript
postseason
postsecondary
postshow
poststimulation
poststimulus
poststrike
poststructuralism
poststructuralist
postsurgical
postsync
postsynchronization
postsynchronize
posttax
postteen
posttension
posttest
posttransfusion
posttraumatic

WORDS THAT END LIKE POSTSYNAPTIC

analeptic
antiepileptic
bioptic
cataleptic
dyspeptic
ecliptic
Eurosceptic
fiber optic
fibre optic
narcoleptic
neuroleptic
obliquity of the ecliptic
organoleptic
orthoptic
panoptic
postapocalyptic
sarcoptic
sceptic
styptic
supraoptic

Synonyms and antonyms of postsynaptic in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «postsynaptic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POSTSYNAPTIC

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The translations of postsynaptic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «postsynaptic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

突触后
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

postsináptica
570 millions of speakers

English

postsynaptic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पोस्टअन्तर्ग्रथनी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بعد المشبكي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

постсинаптический
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pós-sináptica
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

postsynaptic
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

post-synaptique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Postsynaptic
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

postsynaptischen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シナプス後の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

시냅스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Postsynaptic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sau synap
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

போஸ்ட்சினாப்டிக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पोस्टस्नायटेटिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

postsinaptik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

postsinaptico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

postsynaptycznej
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

постсинаптический
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

postsinaptică
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μετασυναπτικών
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

postsinaptiese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

postsynaptisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

postsynaptiske
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of postsynaptic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POSTSYNAPTIC»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POSTSYNAPTIC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about postsynaptic

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POSTSYNAPTIC»

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Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems
cal postsynaptic neuron (○Figure 4-17). The recording shown in the figure represents the potential in the postsynaptic cell. Bear in mind during our discussion of this simplified version that many thousands of synapses are actually interacting ...
Lauralee Sherwood, 2008
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Regulation of Pyk2 at the Postsynaptic Site
Together this work elucidates the mechanisms of Pyk2 regulation at the postsynaptic density while potentially providing insight into general mechanisms of Pyk2 regulation.
Jason Alan Bartos, 2006
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Isolation of a Brain Fraction Enriched in GABAergic Type-II ...
Septin 11 was identified as the main component of the main protein band enriched in type-II PSD over type-I PSD.
Xuejing Li, 2008
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Regulation of Dynamic Trafficking and Localization of ...
We have demonstrated mat CaMKIIa is specifically concentrated at dendritic postsynaptic sites on mature dendritic spines. Unlike previous observations ( Gleason et al., 2003; Shen and Meyer, 1999), this pattern of selective subcellular  ...
Raheel Ahmed, 2006
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Principles of Pharmacology: The Pathophysiologic Basis of ...
Presynaptic neuron Action potential Neurotransmitter transporter Precursor Na+ Neurotransmitter Synaptic cleft Adenylyl cyclase ATP cAMP 1 7 5a 5b 6b 6a 2 Na+ Na+ K+ Ca2+ Ca2+ GDP βγαGTPα E Postsynaptic cell Phosphodiesterase ...
David E. Golan, Armen H. Tashjian, Ehrin J. Armstrong, 2011
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Pharmacology
Receptor. empty. (no. agonists). A. Empty receptor is inactive, and the coupled sodium channel is closed. Acetylcholine POSTSYNAPTIC NEURON MEMBRANE Na + Sodium channel (closed) receptor ...
Michelle A. Clark, Richard A. Harvey, Richard Finkel, 2011
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The Role of Postsynaptic AMPA Receptors in Stabilizing ...
Beth Ann Ripley. Dendritic filipodia have been shown by numerous groups to be capable of inducing synaptic contacts with axons (Saito et al., 1992; Fiala et al., 1998; Jontes et al., 2000; Niell et al., 2004). Dendritic protrusions in slice and ...
Beth Ann Ripley, 2008
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Presynaptic and Postsynaptic NMDA Receptors Mediate Distinct ...
Using whole-patch clamp recordings from primarily pyramidal neurons in slices of mouse visual cortex, the studies presented in this thesis demonstrate that BDNF acutely enhances presynaptic release and postsynaptic responsiveness through ...
Joseph Cruz Madara, 2008
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Neuroscience for Rehabilitation
If the postsynaptic membrane permeability changes so that a net increase in positive charge moves into the neuron, then the cell will begin to depolarize. This depolarization of the postsynaptic membrane is known as an excitatory postsynaptic ...
Helen Sue Cohen, 1999
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The Human Nervous System: Structure and Function
In contrast, each postsynaptic striated muscle cell is the target and recipient of a single massive input from only one NMJ of a motor neuron. The synapses are markedly different between the two synaptic types. The NMJs are characterized by ...
Charles R. Noback, Norman L. Strominger, Robert J. Demarest, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POSTSYNAPTIC»

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Determinants of different deep and superficial CA1 pyramidal cell …
(c) Stimulation intensity (inset, radiatum field excitatory postsynaptic potentials (fEPSP)) was adjusted to obtain similar fEPSPs in slices used to evaluate deep (n ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
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Analysis of exome sequence in 604 trios for recessive genotypes in …
5%) in postsynaptic density genes and nonsynonymous homozygous genotypes (MAF less than or equal to 5% and MAF less than or equal to ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
3
Bile Acids Reduce Prion Conversion, Reduce Neuronal Loss, and …
... found that levels of phosphorylated eIF2α were increased at early time points, with correlated reductions in postsynaptic density protein 95. «Journal of Virology, Jul 15»
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New Analysis Tool Identified for Predicting the Efficacy of AChE …
... that are triggered by action potential (electrical impulse), diffused in the synapse, and conjugated to the postsynaptic receptor (5–50 msec), ... «Alzheimer's News Today, Jul 15»
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Neurobiology: Inversion in the worm
... molecular mechanisms by which they act with OIG-1 to regulate synaptic inputs and outputs through pre- and postsynaptic partner molecules. «Nature.com, Jul 15»
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Psychometric precision in phenotype definition is a useful step in …
Article | PubMed | CAS |; Feng W, Zhang M. Organization and dynamics of PDZ-domain-related supramodules in the postsynaptic density. «Nature.com, Jun 15»
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Ultrastructural analyses in the hippocampus CA1 field in Shank3 …
... mice, we hypothesized that there would be a reduction in synapse density, postsynaptic density length, and perforated synapse density. «7thSpace Interactive, Jun 15»
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UMMS discovery uncovers nesprin 'railroad tracks' from nucleus to …
The discovery sheds new light on the assembly and modification of the postsynaptic apparatus during developmental synaptic growth and ... «News from the University of Massachusetts, Jun 15»
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DNA demethylation ramps up synaptic reception
To prevent overstimulation, neurons decrease the abundance of postsynaptic receptors to reduce the strength of incoming excitatory currents. «Science Magazine, Jun 15»
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Therapeutic antidepressant potential of a conjugated siRNA …
Moreover, these postsynaptic changes were accompanied by the reversal of the behavioral deficits caused by prolonged corticosterone ... «Nature.com, Jun 15»

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