ephapse

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A point of contact or significant electrical influence between neurons, other than at a synapse.
  2. Cross-stimulation of adjacent nerve fibers.

Word forms

ephapse ephapses

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἔφαψις (éphapsis, “touching, caressing”).

Derived words

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