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neurobiology
[ noor-oh-bahy-ol-uh-jee, nyoor- ]
neurobiology
/ ˌnjʊərəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ /
noun
- the study of the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of the nervous system
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Derived Forms
- ˌneurobiˈologist, noun
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Other Words From
- neu·ro·bi·o·log·i·cal [n, oo, r-oh-bahy-, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
- neuro·bio·logi·cal·ly adverb
- neuro·bi·olo·gist noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of neurobiology1
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Example Sentences
Steven McCarroll, director of genomic neurobiology for the Broad Institute’s Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research, studies genes related to schizophrenia.
The Harvard grad and neurobiology major, who’s now pursuing an epidemiology master’s degree, has an irresistible story.
When American Gabby Thomas, who studied neurobiology at Harvard, isn’t busy pursuing graduate work in epidemiology at the University of Texas, she’s running the fastest 200-m time in the world this year.
Stefano Mancuso is one of the world’s leading authorities in the field of plant neurobiology, which explores signaling and communication at all levels of biological organization.
I say to Viskontas that her research into the neurobiology of music is great for science journals.
Even without understanding advanced neurobiology, you can recognize that the brain is, really, everything.
Neurobiology has delved into the mystery of why people prefer Coke or Pepsi, as well as why they become Democrats or Republicans.
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