👉 Metatroph is a term used in the field of neuroscience that refers to an abnormal activity or state within the brain. It describes a phenomenon where cells in the brain become more active, causing their function to shift from normal to abnormal. Metatrophies can occur as a result of changes in gene expression, alterations in neurotransmitter levels, or abnormalities in neural circuits.
Metatrophies are considered to be important for learning and memory processes, as they help to consolidate new information into long-term
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