synaptosome

noun

syn·​ap·​to·​some sə-ˈnap-tə-ˌsōm 

: a nerve ending that is isolated from homogenized nerve tissue (as of the brain)

synaptosomal

sə-ˌnap-tə-ˈsō-məl 

adjective

Word History

Etymology

synaptic + -o- + -some entry 3

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

synaptosome

noun

syn·​ap·​to·​some sə-ˈnap-tə-ˌsōm 

: a nerve ending that is isolated from homogenized nerve tissue (as of the brain)

synaptosomal

-ˌnap-tə-ˈsō-məl 

adjective