neuromaturation

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noun

The maturation of neurons

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Meanings

nounneuromaturation (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe maturation of neurons

    Furthermore, since girls are supposedly more vulnerable due to differences in neuromaturation, hormonal fluctuations, and alcohol metabolism, gender was considered as a possible moderator.

    2015 October 22, “Adolescent Heavy Drinking Does Not Affect Maturation of Basic Executive Functioning: Longitudinal Findings from the TRAILS Study”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI

Origin

From neuro- + maturation.

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neuromaturation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neuromaturation

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“neuromaturation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neuromaturation. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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