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brain plasticity

The definition of brain plasticity is a theory of the brain's ability to change and adapt when it learns or experiences something new.

(noun)

An example of brain plasticity is the ability of a brain injury survivor to regain their ability to do certain tasks because of the brain's ability to rewire itself.

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