neuroplasticity

noun

neu·​ro·​plas·​tic·​i·​ty ˌnu̇r-ō-pla-ˈsti-sə-tē How to pronounce neuroplasticity (audio)
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This ties into the concept of neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to form and reorganize synaptic connections, especially in response to learning, experience, or following injury. Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 27 Feb. 2025 And Answers For Wednesday, December 18 MT has been shown to play a significant role in inducing neuroplasticity, a process that shapes and molds different parts of the brain to take on new functions. Mill Etienne, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Stillness also enhances neural connectivity and neuroplasticity, improving concentration, memory, and learning. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 Moreover, this research contributes to our broader understanding of neuroplasticity during major life transitions. William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for neuroplasticity

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1975, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of neuroplasticity was in 1975

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neuroplasticity

noun
neu·​ro·​plas·​tic·​i·​ty ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-pla-ˈsti-sə-tē How to pronounce neuroplasticity (audio)
: plasticity sense 4
neuroplasticity, the capacity of the brain to develop and change throughout life, something Western science once thought impossible.Time
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