plasticity

IPA: pɫæstˈɪsʌti

The quality or state of being plastic.
(physics) the property of a solid body whereby it undergoes a permanent change in shape or size when subjected to a stress exceeding a particular value (the yield value)

Examples of "plasticity" in Sentences

In fact, even using the term plasticity in papers on neuroscience was taboo.
Your previous claim of "reduced morphological plasticity" is not supported and you have been provided many examples of recent evolutionary change.
Fortunately though, brain plasticity studies have shown the brain can rewire itself into old age, and even add new cells in response to stimulation.
Zachriel: Your previous claim of "reduced morphological plasticity" is not supported and you have been provided many examples of recent evolutionary change.
As the science improves, we could see other kinds of cognitive-modification drugs that boost recall, brain plasticity, even empathy and emotional intelligence.
Proteins can evolve new functions because they have inherent flexibility in plasticity residues for future benefit, but I don't think you can get an IC system from accumulation of small random variations.
The authors studied the outer reaches of the field of “human performance modification” — including brain-computer interfaces, neuro-pharmaceuticals, and “brain plasticity” — in search of advances that may have military applications.