neurobiology

[noor-oh-bahy-ol-uh-jee, nyoor-]

noun

1. the branch of biology that is concerned with the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system.

neurobiology

/ ˌnjʊərəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the study of the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of the nervous system

Other Word Forms

• neurobiologist noun
• neurobiological adjective
• neurobiologically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of neurobiology¹

First recorded in 1905–10; neuro- + biology

Example Sentences

Lydia Daboussi, an assistant professor in the neurobiology department, conducts such research through her study of cells.

From Los Angeles Times

They include studies into areas such as cancer, neurobiology and clean energy.

From Los Angeles Times

Notably, this reward pathway also plays a significant role in the neurobiology of addiction.

From Salon

One of them — Dr. Jason D. Shepherd, an associate professor of neurobiology at the University of Utah School of Medicine — was skeptical that it is feasible to recreate an individual’s unique connectome.

From Salon

A breakthrough that can help usher amphibian neurobiology into a new era.

From Science Daily