Definition

A small structure formed from nerve endings at a connection point between nerve cells, which stays intact after the nerve tissue is broken down.

Example

Researchers studied the synaptosome to understand how nerve signals are transmitted.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a synaptosome?

Yeah, I read about them in my biology class last week.

It's fascinating how they play a role in nerve connections.

Absolutely! Understanding synaptosomes really helps in grasping how our brains work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Synaptosome → It is formed from "synapse" (from Greek "synapsis", meaning to join together) and "-some" (from Greek "soma", meaning body). The word "synaptosome" refers to a body or structure associated with the synapse, where nerve cells communicate with each other.

Memory Tip

Think of 'joining together' ('synapse') to remember that a 'synaptosome' is a structure related to how nerve cells connect.

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