neurobehavioral

American  

[noor-oh-bi-heyv-yer-uhl, nyoor-] / ˌnʊər oʊ bɪˈheɪv yər əl, ˌnyʊər- /

adjective

1. of or relating to an approach to studying behavior that stresses the importance of nerve and brain function.

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Etymology

Origin of neurobehavioral

neuro- + behavioral ( def. )

Example Sentences

"Evidence on chronic high consumption from fortified foods and long-term neurobehavioral outcomes is still sparse. Moderation, clear labelling, and attention to total daily exposure remain prudent," advises Begdache.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

P-tau in the frontal lobe was associated with some neurobehavioral symptoms, like the reduced ability to control impulses and self-monitor behavior, but overall there was a higher correlation between cognition than neurobehavior.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024

Food and Drug Administration — including red dye No. 3 — and found they were associated with adverse neurobehavioral outcomes in some children, such as memory and learning difficulties.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2023

The hospital, located in New Kent County, about half an hour east of the state capital, treats children and young adults with complex medical needs, including chronic illnesses, brain injuries and neurobehavioral disorders.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2022

Hundreds of peer-reviewed papers have since substantiated the association between maternal stress during pregnancy and the risk for neurobehavioral or mental health problems in the children they will bear.

From Salon • Dec. 5, 2021