synaptosomal
/sɪˌnæptəˈsoʊməl/
adjective
- Relating to a synaptosome, a small sac-like structure that forms from a nerve ending and is used in research to study synaptic function.
- The lab prepared synaptosomal fractions to analyze neurotransmitter release.
- Researchers measured calcium levels in synaptosomal membranes.
- Synaptosomal preparations help scientists study how drugs affect nerve endings.