Definition

Noun: - The development of nerve tissues: The biological process by which new neurons (nerve cells) are formed in the brain or nervous system.

Usage

This term is used primarily in scientific and medical contexts, such as biology, neuroscience, and psychology, to describe the process of neuron creation. - Neurogenesis is a key area of study for understanding brain repair and plasticity. - Researchers are investigating whether neurogenesis continues into adulthood in certain brain regions.

Examples

• In a scientific paper: "Adult hippocampal is believed to contribute to learning and memory."
• In a medical report: "The treatment aims to stimulate in the affected area of the brain."
• In an educational context: "The lecture covered the stages of embryonic ."

Advanced Usage

• "Adult neurogenesis": Specifically refers to the formation of new neurons in the adult brain, challenging the old belief that the adult brain cannot generate new cells.
  • The discovery of adult neurogenesis in the hippocampus revolutionized neuroscience.
• "Impaired neurogenesis": Used to describe when the process of creating new neurons is disrupted or deficient.
  • Stress and aging can lead to impaired neurogenesis.

Variants and Related Words

• Neurogenic (adj): Relating to or arising from the nervous system; or, stimulating the development of nerve tissue.
  • The tumor was found to be of neurogenic origin.
• Neurogenetics (n): The study of the role of genetics in the development and function of the nervous system.
• Gliogenesis (n): The development and formation of glial cells, which are the support cells in the nervous system. This is a related but distinct process from neurogenesis.

Synonyms

• Neuron formation
• Neuronal development
• Nerve cell generation

Related Phrases

• "Regulation of neurogenesis": Refers to the biological mechanisms that control the rate and location of new neuron production.
  • Growth factors play a crucial role in the regulation of neurogenesis.
• "Neurogenesis in the olfactory bulb": A common phrase specifying the brain region where this process is known to occur.
  • Neurogenesis in the olfactory bulb is important for the sense of smell.

Noun

1. the development of nerve tissues