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Neural Maturation

Meaning

Neural Maturation is the complex, continuous, and highly orchestrated process of structural and functional development within the central and peripheral nervous systems, spanning from prenatal life through early adulthood. This developmental trajectory involves critical biological events such as synaptogenesis, axonal myelination, and selective synaptic pruning, which are essential for establishing robust cognitive, emotional, and motor function. The entire process is profoundly regulated by the endocrine system, particularly by thyroid hormones and sex steroids.