synaptogenesis

noun

syn·​ap·​to·​gen·​e·​sis sə-ˌnap-tə-ˈjen-ə-səs How to pronounce synaptogenesis (audio)
plural synaptogeneses -ˌsēz How to pronounce synaptogenesis (audio)
: the formation of nerve synapses

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“Synaptogenesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/synaptogenesis. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

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