polysynaptic
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poly·syn·ap·tic

adjective \ˌpä-lē-sə-ˈnap-tik\

Definition of POLYSYNAPTIC

: involving two or more synapses in the central nervous system <polysynaptic reflexes>
poly·syn·ap·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

First Known Use of POLYSYNAPTIC

1964

poly·syn·ap·tic

adjective \ˌpäl-i-sə-ˈnap-tik\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of POLYSYNAPTIC

: involving two or more synapses in the central nervous system <polysynaptic reflexes>
poly·syn·ap·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb

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