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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November 21st 2024

character disorder

formerly, in psychoanalysis, an alternative name for personality disorder.