plasticity

n. flexibility and adaptability. Plasticity of the nervous or hormonal systems makes it possible to learn and register new experiences. Early experiences can also modify and shape gene expression to induce long-lasting changes in neurons or endocrine organs. See also functional plasticity; neural plasticity. Compare rigidity.

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February 23rd 2025

School and College Ability Test (SCAT)

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