Term Name: synaptic membrane adhesion
Synonyms: synapse adhesion between pre- and post-synapse
Definition: The attachment of presynaptic membrane to postsynaptic membrane via adhesion molecules that are at least partially embedded in the plasma membrane.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0099560]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: synapse organization
is a type of: cell-cell adhesion via plasma-membrane adhesion molecules
regulated by: regulation of synaptic membrane adhesion