Nonsynaptic plasticity
Nonsynaptic Plasticity
Nonsynaptic plasticity (pronunciation: non-syn-apt-ic plas-tic-ity) is a form of neuroplasticity that does not directly involve the synapse, the junction between two nerve cells. Instead, it involves changes in the properties of the neuron itself, such as its excitability or the way it processes signals.
Etymology
The term "nonsynaptic plasticity" is derived from the Greek words "non" meaning "not", "synapsis" meaning "junction", and "plastikos" meaning "moldable". This reflects the concept that this form of plasticity does not involve the synapse, but rather the neuron itself.
Related Terms
- Neuroplasticity: The ability of the brain to change throughout an individual's life.
- Synapse: The junction between two nerve cells, consisting of a minute gap across which impulses pass by diffusion of a neurotransmitter.
- Neuron: A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nonsynaptic plasticity
- Wikipedia's article - Nonsynaptic plasticity
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