Neuroplasticity

[[File:Anatomy of neuron.png|thumb|500px|The neuron contains dendrites that receive information, a cell body called the soma, and an axon that sends information to other cells through the synapses. Schwann cells make the signals (action potentials) move faster down the axon. Please see learnbio.org for interactive version.]] A dendrite (from Greek δένδρον déndron, "tree") or dendron is a branched cytoplasmic process extending from a nerve cell; it propagates the electrochemical stimulation received from other neural cells to the cell body, or soma, of the neuron from which the dendrites projec

Neuroplasticity, also known as neural plasticity or just plasticity, is the medium of neural networks in the brain to change through growth and reorganization. Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to reorganize and rewire its neural connections, enabling it to adapt and function in ways that differ from its prior state. This process can occur in response to learning new skills, experiencing environmental changes, recovering from injuries, or adapting to sensory or cognitive deficits. Such adaptability highlights the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of the brain, even into adulthood. T

persistent strengthening of synapses based on recent patterns of activity

the ability of synapses to strengthen or weaken over time, in response to increases or decreases in their activity

neuroscientific theory that an increase in synaptic efficacy arises from a presynaptic cell’s repeated and persistent stimulation of a postsynaptic cell

activity-dependent reduction in the efficacy of neuronal synapses lasting hours or longer following a long patterned stimulus

biological process that adjusts the strength of connections between neurons in the brain

non-fiction work by Norman Doidge