신경 세포 사이의 접합 부위로, 신경 전달 물질을 통해 신호가 전달되는 틈새.
A junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter.
예문:
"The drug works by blocking the receptors at the synapse to prevent pain signals from reaching the brain."
"Learning new skills can strengthen the synapses between neurons, improving cognitive function."
"Neurotransmitters are released into the synapse to carry messages from one nerve cell to the next."