neuroplasticity

noun

neu·​ro·​plas·​tic·​i·​ty ˌnu̇r-ō-pla-ˈsti-sə-tē How to pronounce neuroplasticity (audio)
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Culinary nourishment, mindful movement, spending time focusing on brain health and neuroplasticity, and sleep optimization with truly restorative sleep. Renée Onque, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024 Research has found that brain exercise's effects on neuroplasticity may contribute to improvement in certain mental disorders. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024 Specifically, girls may have more neuroplasticity, which is defined as the brain’s ability to recognize new movements and patterns. Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024 The pitfalls of psychedelics Psychedelics are thought to improve mental health by boosting neuroplasticity, helping the brain grow and form new connections. Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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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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