neurophysiology

American  

[noor-oh-fiz-ee-ol-uh-jee, nyoor-] / ˌnʊər oʊˌfɪz iˈɒl ə dʒi, ˌnyʊər- /

noun

1. the branch of physiology dealing with the functions of the nervous system.

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neurophysiology British  

/ ˌnjʊərəʊˌfɪzɪˈɒlədʒɪ, ˌnjʊərəʊˌfɪzɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the study of the functions of the nervous system

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Other Word Forms

• neurophysiologic adjective
• neurophysiological adjective
• neurophysiologically adverb
• neurophysiologicaly adverb
• neurophysiologist noun

Etymology

Origin of neurophysiology

First recorded in 1865–70; neuro- + physiology

Example Sentences

"On the other hand, aperiodic neurophysiology refers to brain signals that are not rhythmic."

From Science Daily

He uses neurophysiology techniques that go beyond traditional talk therapy.

From Los Angeles Times

A product of our brain's neurophysiology, dreaming is a complex experience that can take on many emotional tones and simulate reality to varying degrees.

From Science Daily

With the new model, “the right entertainment could be sent to audiences based on their neurophysiology,” Zak said in a press release for the study.

From Scientific American

As a young course instructor in seminars for medical students, I faithfully taught neurophysiology by the book, enthusiastically explaining how the brain perceives the world and controls the body.

From Scientific American