Science word of the day: neuroplasticity
Pronunciation: : nur-roh-pla-stis’-ih-tee
What does it mean: Neuroplasticity is the ability of the nervous system to adapt to the environment or injuries by forming new connections and modifying and strengthening existing connections. Neuroplasticity can occur after an injury, such as a stroke or trauma to the brain, but it also occurs during normal learning. Just by reading this definition, you will be making new, lasting brain connections.
How to use it in a sentence: scientists thought neuroplasticity This ability used to occur only in the young, but researchers are increasingly learning that the aging brain can adapt throughout life, which may help everyone.
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