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neuropil

n. a weblike network of axon and dendrite filaments that forms the bulk of the gray matter of the central nervous system. The cell bodies of neurons are embedded in the network of fibers.

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February 2nd 2025

learning

learning

n. the acquisition of novel information, behaviors, or abilities after practice, observation, or other experiences, as evidenced by change in behavior, knowledge, or brain function. Learning involves consciously or nonconsciously attending to relevant aspects of incoming information, mentally organizing the information into a coherent cognitive representation, and integrating it with relevant existing knowledge activated from long-term memory.