Regeneration

Definition

Regeneration refers to the regrowth or repair of damaged tissues or organs in living organisms. In relation to neuronal regeneration, it involves the regrowth of nerve cells (neurons) after injury or damage.

Related terms

Plasticity:

The brain's ability to change and adapt by forming new connections or reorganizing existing ones.

Stem cells: Undifferentiated cells that have the potential to develop into different types of specialized cells, including neurons.

Neurogenesis:

The process of generating new neurons in the brain.