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synaptology

noun

syn·​ap·​tol·​o·​gy ˌsin-ap-ˈtäl-ə-jē How to pronounce synaptology (audio)
plural synaptologies
: the scientific study of nerve synapses

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“Synaptology.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/synaptology. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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