Alter

Definition

To make a change or modification to something. In the context of the brain, it refers to the ability of repetitive mental tasks like meditation to bring about physical changes in its structure.

Related terms

Neuroplasticity:

The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new connections between neurons.

Synaptic Pruning:

The process of eliminating unnecessary or weaker connections between neurons to increase efficiency.

Hippocampus:

A region in the brain associated with memory formation and learning. Altered through neurogenesis, where new neurons are formed.