Term Name: ribbon synapse
Synonyms: synapsis fasciolaris
Definition: Type of synapse characterized by an electron-dense ribbon, lamella (bar) or spherical body in the presynaptic process cytoplasm.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0097470]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
has parts: arciform density
is a type of: synapse
has subtype: cochlear hair cell ribbon synapse photoreceptor ribbon synapse
has_part: synaptic ribbon