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Neural Circuit Remodeling

Meaning

The structural and functional reorganization of neuronal connections and pathways within the central nervous system, involving processes such as the formation of new synapses, the pruning of existing ones, and changes in dendritic arborization. This continuous, dynamic process underlies learning, memory, and adaptation, and is profoundly influenced by the hormonal environment across all life stages. It is the physical manifestation of neuroplasticity.