synapse
US /ˈsaɪ.næps/
UK /ˈsaɪ.næps/
名詞
突觸
a junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter
範例:
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Neurotransmitters are released into the synapse to transmit signals.
神經遞質被釋放到突觸中以傳遞信號。
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The strength of a synapse can change over time, affecting learning and memory.
突觸的強度會隨時間變化，影響學習和記憶。