synapse

Introduction

A synapse is a point at which one neuron communicates with another. Synapses may be electrical or chemical. They incorporate parts of both communicating cells.

More general terms

• intercellular junction

More specific terms

• chemical synapse
• electrical synapse

Additional terms

• synaptic plasticity; neuronal plasticity
• synaptic receptor
• synaptic reuptake
• synaptogenesis
• synaptosome

Components

• synaptic cleft
• synaptic membrane