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'''Cortical remapping''', also known as '''cortical reorganization''', is a process that occurs in the [[brain]] where a cortical map is 'redrawn' in response to a change in the environment, behavior, neural processes, or bodily injury. This process is a fundamental mechanism by which the brain can recover from damage and adapt to changing circumstances.

== Overview ==

Cortical remapping is a form of [[neuroplasticity]], the brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience. It involves the reorganization of the [[cortex]], the outer layer of the brain that plays a key role in memory, attention, perceptual awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

== Mechanisms ==

The exact mechanisms of cortical remapping are not fully understood, but it is believed to involve several processes. These include the strengthening or weakening of existing neural connections, the formation of new connections, and the elimination of old ones. This can occur as a result of learning, experience, or injury.

== Clinical significance ==

Cortical remapping has significant implications for the treatment of neurological disorders and injuries. For example, it may play a role in the recovery of function after a [[stroke]] or brain injury. It can also be a factor in the development of chronic pain conditions, such as [[phantom limb]] syndrome, where the brain continues to receive signals from a limb that has been amputated.

== Research ==

Research into cortical remapping is ongoing, with studies using techniques such as [[functional magnetic resonance imaging]] (fMRI) to observe changes in the brain's structure and function. These studies have provided valuable insights into the brain's capacity for change and adaptation.

== See also ==

* [[Neuroplasticity]]
* [[Cortex]]
* [[Stroke]]
* [[Phantom limb]]

== References ==

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