postsynaptic
/ˌpəʊs(t)sɪˈnaptɪk/adjective
1 Biology. Occurring or existing after the pairing of homologous chromosomes during meiosis; relating to or characteristic of postsynapsis.
2 Physiology. Located or occurring distal to a nerve synapse.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Annals of Botany. From post- + synaptic, after postsynapsis.