synaptoituvat
Synaptoituvat is a neologism used in some Finnish-language neuroscience discussions to describe the process by which neurons establish functional synaptic connections and integrate into neural circuits. The term emphasizes the maturation of synapses as functional units rather than mere physical contacts, and it is often used to discuss development, learning, and recovery after neural injury.
The concept covers how growing axons and dendrites form contact points under the guidance of molecular cues,
Synaptoituvat overlaps with, but is not identical to, traditional notions of synaptogenesis and synaptic remodeling. It
In research contexts, the term is used to frame studies of how synapses form, stabilize, and adapt,