synapse
die Synapse, die Synapsen
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synapse
A junction between two nerve cells or between a nerve cell and a muscle cell where signals are transmitted.
An der Synapse wird das elektrische Signal der Nervenzelle mithilfe von Botenstoffen weitergegeben.
At the synapse, the nerve cell's electrical signal is passed on with the help of chemical messengers.
| gender | feminine die |
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| plural | die Synapsen |
| genitive | der Synapse |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Synapse | die Synapsen |
| accusative | die Synapse | die Synapsen |
| dative | der Synapse | den Synapsen |
| genitive | der Synapse | der Synapsen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Synapse' (synapse) is a technical term used in biology, medicine, and neuroscience. In everyday life, you are most likely to encounter it in texts about the nervous system, learning, or medication.
Die Wirkung des Medikaments wird an den Synapsen des Gehirns untersucht.
The effect of the medication is being studied at the synapses in the brain.
Common phrases include 'Signale an einer Synapse übertragen' (to transmit signals at a synapse), 'Botenstoffe an einer Synapse freisetzen' (to release chemical messengers at a synapse), and 'eine Synapse bilden' (to form a synapse). The expressions 'chemische Synapse' (chemical synapse) and 'elektrische Synapse' (electrical synapse) are also common.
Die Nervenzelle setzt an der Synapse Botenstoffe frei.
The nerve cell releases chemical messengers at the synapse.
When specifying the location of signal transmission, use 'an' (at) with 'Synapse' (synapse). For a fixed location, use the dative case.
Die Botenstoffe gelangen an der Synapse von einer Nervenzelle zur nächsten.
At the synapse, chemical messengers pass from one nerve cell to the next.
