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Neuronal Waste Clearance

Meaning

Neuronal Waste Clearance refers to the essential physiological process, primarily mediated by the glymphatic system, responsible for removing metabolic byproducts and potentially neurotoxic proteins from the central nervous system interstitial fluid. This predominantly nocturnal process is crucial for maintaining optimal cognitive function and reducing the long-term risk of neurodegenerative pathology. Efficient clearance is intrinsically linked to the restorative function of deep sleep and robust hormonal regulation.