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Definition of Monosynaptic
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Monosynaptic
1. Referring to direct neural connections (those not involving an intermediary neuron); e.g., the direct connection between primary sensory nerve cells and motor neurons characterizing the monosynaptic reflex arc. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Monosynaptic
Literary usage of Monosynaptic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"A small dose of physostigmine (0.8 mg/kg) enhanced the monosynaptic reflex ...
Atropine and mecamylamine antagonized the increase of the monosynaptic reflex ..."
2. Handbook of Severe Disability: A Text for Rehabilitation Counselors, Other edited by Walter C. Stolov, Michael R. Clowers (2000)
"If only a single synapse exists between the afferent and efferent nerve, the
reflex is termed a monosynaptic reflex (fig. 3-10). ..."
3. Mammalian Models for Research on Aging by Bennett J. Cohen, Institute Of Laboratory Animal Resources, National Research Council Staff (1981)
"The monosynaptic reflex has been studied in 18 male and 5 female hooded rats,
... Mean synaptic delays for the flexor hallucis longus monosynaptic reflex ..."
4. Molecular Neurobiology: Proceedings of the 2nd NIMH Conference by Steven Zalcman (1995)
"Forsythe, ID, and Clements, JD Presynaptic glutamate receptors depress excitatory
monosynaptic transmission between mouse hippocampal neurones. ..."
5. Status of the Department of Veterans Affairs to Identify Gulf War Syndrome edited by Christopher Shays (1998)
"Interactions of reversible and irreversible cholinesterase inhibitors on the
monosynaptic reflex in neonatal rats. 115. AP story. ..."
6. Useful Knowledge: The American Philosophical Society Millennium Program by Alexander G. Bearn, American Philosophical Society (1999)
"[8] We have mapped out the neuronal circuit that mediates this reflex (figure
3).[6] It consists of both monosynaptic and polysynaptic connections between ..."
7. Harmful Non-Indigenous Species in the United States (1994)
"This monosynaptic connection can be studied in cell culture, where serotonin,
which is released upon stimulation, can substitute for the training stimulus. ..."
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