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synaptosome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A structure containing vesicles and mitochondria of a synapse that is obtained when brain tissue is homogenized.

Word forms

synaptosome synaptosomes

Etymology

From synapto- + -some.

Derived words

synaptoneurosome synaptosomal

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