synapse [ˈsaɪnæps]

单词级别

第12级

基本释义

n.突触

英英释义

the point at which electrical signals move from one nerve cell to another

参考例句

The chemical floods the synapse, overwhelming the serotonin receptors. 这种化学物质湮没了突触，覆盖了5--羟色胺的受体。
Ecstasy also keeps serotonin from being reabsorbed, further increasing the concentration in the synapse. 毒品引起的狂迷还能阻止5--羟色胺的再吸收，进一步增加了突触内5--羟色胺的浓度。

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