Definition

Relating to a specific part of a nerve cell that is involved in transmitting signals between neurons.

Example

The researchers studied the synaptosomal components to understand how signals are transmitted in the brain.

Conversation

Have you heard about the latest research on synaptosomal functions?

No, I haven't! What does it involve?

It focuses on how synaptosomal structures affect neural communication.

That sounds fascinating! I should read more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Synaptosomal → It is formed from "synapse" (from Greek "synapsis", meaning connection) and "-somal" (from Greek "soma", meaning body). The word refers to a body or structure related to the connections between nerve cells.

Memory Tip

Think of 'connections' ('synapse') in the 'body' ('soma') of nerve cells to remember that 'synaptosomal' relates to structures involved in these connections.

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