neuropoiesis

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noun

The process by which neural stem cells differentiate to form mature neurons, astrocytes, and oligodendrocytes in the adult mammal

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Meanings

nounneuropoiesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe process by which neural stem cells differentiate to form mature neurons, astrocytes, and oligodendrocytes in the adult mammal

Origin

From neuro- + -poiesis.

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neuropoiesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neuropoiesis

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