cortexreducing
Cortexreducing is a term used in neuroscience and related fields to describe processes, interventions, or states that lower the activity, metabolic demand, or structural integrity of the cerebral cortex. It is not a single standardized technique, but a descriptive label for a range of phenomena that result in reduced cortical involvement or functioning.
In practice, cortexreducing can refer to both temporary functional suppression and longer-term structural changes. Examples include
Mechanisms underlying cortexreducing can vary. They may involve decreased neuronal firing, reduced synaptic transmission, energy metabolism
Critics note that cortexreducing is a loosely defined concept and can conflate diverse processes. Clear operational
See also: cortical activity, neuromodulation, anesthesia, cortical thinning, neurodegeneration.