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synapsis

/sɪˈnæpsɪs/

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noun

Sinapsis

The junction between the terminal of a neuron and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass.

Examples :

"During learning, stronger connections are formed at the synapsis, allowing information to be passed more efficiently between brain cells. "

Durante el aprendizaje, se forman conexiones más fuertes en la sinapsis, lo que permite que la información se transmita de manera más eficiente entre las células cerebrales.

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noun

La sinapsis de cromosomas homólogos

The association of homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes during the initial part of meiosis.

Examples :

"During the early stages of meiosis, synapsis ensures that the matching chromosomes from a mother and a father pair up correctly before cell division. "

Durante las primeras etapas de la meiosis, la sinapsis de cromosomas homólogos asegura que los cromosomas correspondientes de la madre y el padre se emparejen correctamente antes de la división celular.

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