neural regeneration

regrowth of injured neurons, which occurs at a very slow rate. Complete replacement of injured neurons is rare in mammals but common in some fish and amphibians. Even in mammals, severed axons in the peripheral nervous system regrow readily. Sprouts of the growing axons are guided by cell adhesion molecules. Also called neuronal regeneration; regeneration of nerves.

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Psychology term of the day

February 20th 2025

articulatory suppression

a method used to inhibit subvocal rehearsal of items in a memory test or experiment by requiring the participant to perform a distracting verbal task, such as counting or naming, during the retention period.