word
neurogenesis
nyoor-oh-JEN-ih-sis
ˌnjʊərəʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪsListen
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neurogenesis
Dictionary meaning
the process by which new neurons are generated from neural stem cells and progenitor cells; occurs extensively during embryonic and fetal brain development and continues at reduced rates in the adult hippocampus and olfactory bulb in most mammals; adult hippocampal neurogenesis has been linked to learning, memory, and mood regulation, and may be promoted by aerobic exercise, environmental enrichment, and certain antidepressants; the existence and functional significance of adult neurogenesis in humans remains an area of active research
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