neuroplastic

adjective

neu·​ro·​plas·​tic ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-ˈplast-ik How to pronounce neuroplastic (audio)
: plastic entry 1 sense 3b
It has long been suggested that electrical activity might also play a role in shaping the morphology and connectivity of the nervous system both during development and in adult neuroplastic events.Christopher S. Cohan et al., Science

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

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