parasynaptic
/ˌparəsɪˈnaptɪk/adjective
1Situated or occurring near a synapse.
2Acting upon neurons or the nervous system at a site other than a synapse; involving or relating to such activity.
Origin
Early 20th century (in an earlier sense). From para- + synaptic, after parasynapsis.
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