Endplate

/ˈɛndpleɪt/ noun

Definition

A plate or flat structure at the end of something, especially the point where a nerve meets a muscle and signals pass between them.

Etymology

From end + plate, a compound from two English words describing a terminal flat structure.

Kelly Says

The neuromuscular endplate is where the magic happens—it's the junction where your brain literally talks to your muscles through chemicals, and damage here explains some muscle diseases like myasthenia gravis!

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