Neural development
Neural Development
Neural development refers to the processes that generate, shape, and reshape the nervous system, from the earliest stages of embryogenesis to the final years of life. The discipline studying these processes is called neurodevelopmental biology.
Pronunciation
Neural: /ˈn(j)ʊərəl/ Development: /dɪˈvɛləpm(ə)nt/
Etymology
The term "neural" is derived from the Greek word "neuron" which means "nerve". "Development" comes from the Old French "desveloper" which means "unwrap, unfurl".
Related Terms
- Neurogenesis: The process by which neurons are generated from neural stem cells and progenitor cells.
- Neurulation: The formation of the neural tube from the ectoderm of the embryo.
- Synaptogenesis: The formation of synapses between neurons in the nervous system.
- Neural differentiation: The process by which a neuron becomes specialized for a specific function.
- Neural migration: The movement of neurons from their birthplace to their final position in the brain.
- Neural circuit: A functional entity of interconnected neurons that is able to regulate its own activity using a feedback loop.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neural development
- Wikipedia's article - Neural development
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