reduced plasticity
[rɪˈdjuːst plæˈstɪsɪti]
noun phrase
plasticidade reduzida
1. A condition in neurobiology where the brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections is diminished or impaired, typically due to aging, injury, disease, or other factors
After the stroke, the patient experienced reduced plasticity, making rehabilitation more challenging.
Após o acidente vascular cerebral, o paciente experimentou plasticidade reduzida, tornando a reabilitação mais desafiadora.
2. In materials science, a decrease in the capacity of a material to undergo permanent deformation without breaking
The metal's reduced plasticity at low temperatures makes it more brittle.
A plasticidade reduzida do metal em temperaturas baixas o torna mais frágil.
3. In psychology and neuroscience, a limitation in the brain's adaptability to learn new skills or recover from neural damage
Cognitive decline in elderly individuals is often attributed to reduced plasticity.
O declínio cognitivo em idosos é frequentemente atribuído à plasticidade reduzida.
This is primarily a scientific and medical term used in both English-speaking countries and Brazil, particularly in neuroscience research, clinical settings, and gerontology. It is not colloquial and is specific to academic and healthcare professionals. The concept is especially relevant in discussions about aging, neurological rehabilitation, and cognitive decline, areas of increasing focus in both Brazilian and American healthcare systems.
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