A synapse is a neural junction used for communication between neurons
Synapse may also refer to:
In computing and information systems:
- Apache Synapse, open source enterprise service bus (ESB) and mediation engine
- Peltarion Synapse, a component-based integrated development environment for neural networks and adaptive systems
- Synapse (software), a free and open-source application launcher for Linux
- Synapse Audio Software, German software company that develops music production software for Mac OS and Microsoft Windows platforms
- Synapse.org, an open source scientific collaboration platform
In science:
- Chemical synapse, in neurobiology
- Electrical synapse, in electrophysiology
- Immunological synapse, in immunology
- SyNAPSE (Systems of Neuromorphic Adaptive Plastic Scalable Electronics), a DARPA project
- Synapse, Fujifilm Medical Systems Picture archiving and communication system application
In publishing:
- Synapse (journal), a neurology journal
- Synapse: The Magazine of the University of Nevada School of Medicine (online)
- Synapse Magazine, produced by the Chester County (PA) Hospital and Health System (online)
- Synapse (magazine), an electronic music magazine published 1976-1979
- Synapse Group, Inc., a multichannel marketing company and magazine distributor
- The Synapse, Oberlin College science magazine
In entertainment:
- Synapse Films, a DVD releasing company specializing in cult and hard-to-find movies
- Synapse Software, an American computer game development and publishing company active during the early-1980s
- Celestial Synapse, musical event held at the Fillmore West on the evening of 19 February 1969
- Usurp Synapse, a screamo band from Indiana
- Synapse (film), a 2015 science fiction film
- Synapse, the fictional communications software in the 2001 film Antitrust (film)
- Synapse, song by British post-grunge band Bush on the album Razorblade Suitcase
- Synaps, series of Steinberger electric guitars