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Neuroplasticity: How the Brain Repairs Itself After Injury

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Neuroplasticity: How the Brain Repairs Itself After Injury

the degeneration of a neuron structure after sustaining injury, that spreads away from the nerve cell body. Also known as Wallerian degeneration.

ANTEROGRADE DEGENERATION: “Anterograde degeneration involves the degradation of a neuron following injury.”

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looti, M. (2026, August 17). Neuroplasticity: How the Brain Repairs Itself After Injury. Encyclopedia of psychology. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/anterograde-degeneration/
looti, Mohammed. “Neuroplasticity: How the Brain Repairs Itself After Injury.” Encyclopedia of psychology, 17 August 2026, https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/anterograde-degeneration/.
looti, Mohammed. “Neuroplasticity: How the Brain Repairs Itself After Injury.” Encyclopedia of psychology. August 17, 2026. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/anterograde-degeneration/.