Long-Term Synaptic Depression

**Definition:** A persistent activity-dependent decrease in synaptic efficacy between NEURONS. It typically occurs following repeated low-frequency afferent stimulation, but it can be induced by other methods. Long-term depression appears to play a role in MEMORY.

**Tree numbers:** - G11.561.638.355

**Synonyms:** - Long-Term Depression, Physiologic - Long-Term Depression, Neurophysiologic - Long-Term Depression, Neurophysiological - Long-Term Depression, Physiological