neuromaturation
nounEtymology From neuro- + maturation.
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The 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:
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- neuromaturational