Neuroregeneration

Neuroregeneration refers to the regrowth or repair of nervous tissues, cells or cell products. It involves many different processes including the generation of new neurons, glia, axons, myelin, or synapses. Neuroregeneration can occur in the peripheral nervous system and, to a limited extent, in the central nervous system.

Pronunciation

Neuroregeneration: /ˌnʊəroʊˌrɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/

Etymology

The term "Neuroregeneration" is derived from the Greek words "neuron" meaning nerve and "regeneratio" meaning renewal or restoration.

Related Terms

Neurogenesis: The process by which neurons are generated from neural stem cells and progenitor cells.
Neuroplasticity: The ability of the brain to change throughout an individual's life.
Neurodegeneration: The progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, including death of neurons.
Axon: A long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.
Myelin: A fatty white substance that surrounds the axon of some nerve cells, forming an electrically insulating layer.
Synapse: A structure that permits a neuron to pass an electrical or chemical signal to another neuron or to the target effector cell.
Central Nervous System: The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord.
Peripheral Nervous System: The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.

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