neuroplasticity
nounUK /ˌnjʊərəʊplæˈstɪsəti/
US /ˌnʊroʊplæˈstɪsəti/
The brain's ability to change and grow by making new connections.
Thanks to neuroplasticity, she learned to play the piano even as an adult.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The brain's ability to reorganize itself after injury by forming new neural pathways.
After his stroke, neuroplasticity helped him regain some of his speech.
3. The lifelong capacity of the nervous system to adapt to new experiences and environments.
Scientists study neuroplasticity to understand how the nervous system adapts to change.
4. The process by which repeated practice strengthens connections between neurons.
Daily practice takes advantage of neuroplasticity to build lasting skills.