neuroplasticity

noun

neu·​ro·​plas·​tic·​i·​ty ˌnu̇r-ō-pla-ˈsti-sə-tē How to pronounce neuroplasticity (audio)
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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 This finding supported the idea that complex environments enhance neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to change across the lifespan in response to environmental demands. Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024 Reading, puzzles, and learning new skills promote neuroplasticity. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 15 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neuroplasticity. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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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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