axosomatic

axosomatic
Of or pertaining to the synapse between an axon and the body of another cell

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  • axosomatic — Relating to the synaptic relationship of an axon with a nerve cell body. See synapse. [axo + G. soma, body] * * * axo·so·mat·ic .ak sō sō mat ik adj relating to or being a nerve synapse between the cell body of one neuron and an axo …   Medical dictionary

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