neurogenesis

noun

neu·​ro·​gen·​e·​sis ˌn(y)u̇r-ə-ˈjen-ə-səs How to pronounce neurogenesis (audio)
plural neurogeneses -ˌsēz How to pronounce neurogenesis (audio)
: development of nerves, nervous tissue, or the nervous system
neurogenetic adjective

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“Neurogenesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/neurogenesis. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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