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plasticity

/plæsˈtɪsɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does plasticity mean?

noun

The state or quality of being able to be molded or shaped; the ability of the brain to change and adapt in response to experience.

Example

"The brain's plasticity allows it to reorganize itself in response to injury or learning."

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