neurogenesis

noun

: development of nerves, nervous tissue, or the nervous system

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“Neurogenesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/neurogenesis. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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