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GO: Cellular Component

terminal bouton

Term ID
GO:0043195
Synonyms
  • bouton
  • presynaptic bouton
  • synaptic bouton
  • terminal button
Definition
Terminal inflated portion of the axon, containing the specialized apparatus necessary to release neurotransmitters. The axon terminus is considered to be the whole region of thickening and the terminal bouton is a specialized region of it. (2)
References
  • NIF_Subcellular:sao187426937
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
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