postsynaptic

/ˌpoʊstsɪˈnæptɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to the part of a nerve cell (neuron) that receives signals from another neuron across a synapse.
    • The postsynaptic membrane contains special receptors that bind to neurotransmitters.
    • Damage to postsynaptic neurons can disrupt communication in the brain.
    • Scientists studied how postsynaptic activity changes during learning.
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