Preferred Label : presynaptic terminals;
MeSH definition : The distal terminations of axons which are specialized for the release of neurotransmitters.
Also included are varicosities along the course of axons which have similar specializations
and also release transmitters. Presynaptic terminals in both the central and peripheral
nervous systems are included.;
MeSH synonym : axon terminals; presynaptic terminal; terminals, axon; nerve ending, presynaptic; endings, presynaptic nerve; axon terminal; ending, presynaptic nerve; presynaptic nerve endings; synaptic terminals; terminal, axon; nerve endings, presynaptic; presynaptic nerve ending; synaptic terminal; terminal, synaptic; terminals, synaptic; synaptic boutons; bouton, synaptic; boutons, synaptic; synaptic bouton; terminal, presynaptic; terminals, presynaptic;
MeSH annotation : distal terminations of axons: note X ref; A 11 qualif except /cytol;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presynaptic terminal;
Origin ID : D017729;
UMLS CUI : C0206181;
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The distal terminations of axons which are specialized for the release of neurotransmitters.
Also included are varicosities along the course of axons which have similar specializations
and also release transmitters. Presynaptic terminals in both the central and peripheral
nervous systems are included.
