Point of contact between neurons Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Thursday, September 26, 2024 · 42-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, September 26, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 26, 2024 · 42-Down · 7 letters
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the junction between two neurons (axon-to-dendrite) or between a neuron and a muscle; "nerve impulses cross a synapse through the action of neurotransmitters"
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