The connectome refers to the complete map of structural connections between neurons in the nervous system. This concept describes the organization of neural networks that enable communication and information processing in the brain. The study of the connectome seeks to understand how the architecture of these networks influences cognition, behavior, and human experience, providing a framework for analyzing the brain as a complex system of interconnections.
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