word
neurogenesis
nyoor-oh-JEN-eh-sis
ˌnjʊərəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪsListen
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Syllable breakdown
neurogenesis
Dictionary meaning
The process by which new neurons are generated in the brain.
Examples
- Exercise has been shown to promote neurogenesis in the hippocampus.
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