neural selectivity
[ˈnʊrəl sɪˈlɛktɪvɪti]
nounfemininepl: seletividades neurais
seletividade neural
1. The property of neurons or neural circuits to respond preferentially to specific stimuli while filtering out irrelevant information
The visual cortex demonstrates neural selectivity by responding strongly to oriented edges while ignoring random noise.
O córtex visual demonstra seletividade neural ao responder fortemente a bordas orientadas enquanto ignora ruído aleatório.
2. The ability of nerve cells to distinguish and prioritize certain inputs over others based on their characteristics
Neural selectivity allows sensory neurons to filter out background information and focus on salient features.
A seletividade neural permite que neurônios sensoriais filtrem informações de fundo e se concentrem em características salientes.
3. A fundamental mechanism of neural coding where individual neurons or populations show tuning preferences for specific stimulus features
Directional selectivity is a form of neural selectivity where neurons respond preferentially to motion in specific directions.
A seletividade direcional é uma forma de seletividade neural onde neurônios respondem preferencialmente a movimentos em direções específicas.
This is a specialized scientific term commonly used in neuroscience research, cognitive neuroscience, and neurobiology across both Brazilian and American academic communities. It is predominantly found in peer-reviewed journals, textbooks, and laboratory settings. The concept is fundamental to understanding how the brain processes and filters sensory information.
Related Idioms & Phrases
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achieve neural selectivity
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loss of neural selectivity
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