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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Everything currently known to have antidepressant effects—from medications such as fluoxetine (Prozac) to exercise—increases plasticity as well and might augment other therapies for PTSD and addiction.
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Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024
Taken together, these findings demonstrate the inherent plasticity of cellular systems and challenge the idea that cells and organisms can evolve only in predetermined ways.
—Peter A Noble, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2024
One way to improve your brain plasticity is to try new things.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 16 July 2024
Grimes repeatedly champions the moderate and controlled use of psychedelics to increase plasticity in the brain, process emotions more honestly and cope with the challenges of today and tomorrow.
—Milan Kordestani, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2024
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Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024
Taken together, these findings demonstrate the inherent plasticity of cellular systems and challenge the idea that cells and organisms can evolve only in predetermined ways.
—Peter A Noble, Discover Magazine, 14 Sep. 2024
One way to improve your brain plasticity is to try new things.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 16 July 2024
Grimes repeatedly champions the moderate and controlled use of psychedelics to increase plasticity in the brain, process emotions more honestly and cope with the challenges of today and tomorrow.
—Milan Kordestani, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Plasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plasticity. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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