diff --git a/models/aeif_cond_beta_multisynapse.h b/models/aeif_cond_beta_multisynapse.h
index 10fbd680b8..faa5523cd8 100644
--- a/models/aeif_cond_beta_multisynapse.h
+++ b/models/aeif_cond_beta_multisynapse.h
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ The following parameters can be set in the status dictionary.
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 **Spike adaptation parameters**
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- a       ns      Subthreshold adaptation
+ a       nS      Subthreshold adaptation
  b       pA      Spike-triggered adaptation
  tau_w   ms      Adaptation time constant
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