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bouton

Syllabification: (bou·ton)
Pronunciation: /bo͞oˈtôn/
Definition of bouton

noun

Anatomy
  • an enlarged part of a nerve fiber or cell, especially an axon, where it forms a synapse with another nerve.

Origin:

mid 20th century: from French, literally 'button'

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