neurobiology

American  

[noor-oh-bahy-ol-uh-jee, nyoor-] / ˌnʊər oʊ baɪˈɒl ə dʒi, ˌnyʊər- /

noun

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

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neurobiology British  

/ ˌnjʊərəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• neurobiological adjective
• neurobiologically adverb
• neurobiologist noun

Etymology

Origin of neurobiology

First recorded in 1905–10; neuro- + biology

Example Sentences

In a major step forward for neurobiology and bioelectronics, scientists at Northwestern University have created a wireless device that uses light to transmit information directly into the brain.

From Science Daily

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

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