neuroplasticity

noun

neu·​ro·​plas·​tic·​i·​ty ˌnu̇r-ō-pla-ˈsti-sə-tē How to pronounce neuroplasticity (audio)
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Researchers think that making art also increases neuroplasticity (the ability to form new connections). Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026 This is known as neuroplasticity. Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 17 June 2026 This capacity is called neuroplasticity, meaning the brain’s ability to transform itself in response to its environment. Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 16 June 2026 Those neurotransmitters play important roles in attention, memory consolidation and neuroplasticity. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026 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 26 Jun. 2026.

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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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