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neurocognitive

British  
/ ˌnjʊərəˈkɒɡnɪtɪv /

adjective

  1. of or relating to cognitive functions associated with particular areas of the brain

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For adults, chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, hypertension and neurocognitive effects.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

The petition said a neurocognitive disorder had made Mr. Wilson “unable to properly provide for his own personal needs for physical health.”

From New York Times • May 10, 2024

Social emotions are complex, and according to the paper, multiple psychological and neurocognitive processes might be acting simultaneously during social interactions, requiring a framework that can analyze these emotions along different dimensions.

From Science Daily • Feb. 29, 2024

“So after SARS-CoV-2 infection, there’s certainly a lot of neurocognitive issues that come about,” he told NBC Chicago.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2024

The final piece of the puzzle was understanding how this viral-induced serotonin depletion could lead to the neurocognitive problems commonly seen in long COVID.

From Salon • Dec. 7, 2023