as in malleability
the quality or state of being easily molded
we chose that type of clay for its greater plasticity
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Recent Examples of plasticity
This study illuminates the plasticity of the maternal brain and emphasizes the profound biological significance of pregnancy.
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
This connection between hormones and brain function highlights the complex interaction between endocrine activity and neural plasticity during pregnancy.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The new adaptive reaction responds to light pulses in a way that resembles the plasticity of neural networks.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2024
Again, vinegar’s acetic acid could be the benefactor; acetate plays a role in improving brain inflammation, plasticity, and overall cognition.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 16 Oct. 2024
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
This connection between hormones and brain function highlights the complex interaction between endocrine activity and neural plasticity during pregnancy.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
The new adaptive reaction responds to light pulses in a way that resembles the plasticity of neural networks.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2024
Again, vinegar’s acetic acid could be the benefactor; acetate plays a role in improving brain inflammation, plasticity, and overall cognition.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Plasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plasticity. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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