Synapse

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011739",
  "term": "Synapse",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A specialized junction between two nerve cells, or between a nerve cell and an effector cell, that allows for the transmission of electrical or chemical signals. It consists of a presynaptic terminal, a synaptic cleft, and a postsynaptic membrane. Neurotransmitters are released into the synaptic cleft to convey signals across this gap.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "neurotransmitter"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 909 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/synapse/"
}