Bouton Definition

bo͝o-tôn
noun
A knoblike enlargement at the end of an axon, where it forms a synapse with other neurons.
American Heritage

A bud-like swelling, especially one at the end of an axon.

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Other Word Forms of Bouton

Noun

Singular:
bouton
Plural:
boutons

Origin of Bouton

  • French button from Old French button

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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