Synaptic transmission
- Pronunciation
- /sin-APT-ik trans-MISSION/
- Category
- Neurophysiology
Definition
The process by which nerve impulses are transferred from one neuron to another across a synapse.
Etymology
From the Greek words 'syn-' meaning 'together' and 'haptein' meaning 'to fasten'.
Example
Synaptic transmission is essential for communication between neurons in the nervous system.