multiplexed

Definition

Sent or received simultaneously through multiple channels or pathways, or involving the combination of several signals into a single stream.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'multiplex', meaning 'having many folds' or 'manifold', combined with the technical suffix '-ed'. It entered modern usage through telecommunications to describe the simultaneous transmission of multiple signals.

In the news

In optogenetics, the term describes the technique of manipulating multiple distinct biological processes or cell populations at once using different wavelengths of light. This ability is crucial for mapping complex neural or cellular circuits.

Optogenetics: Controlling yeast with light

The Straits Times

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