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 • Nov. 27, 2024

He uses neurophysiology techniques that go beyond traditional talk therapy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2024

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 • May 31, 2022

Dr. Starzl was a 1947 graduate of Westminster College in Fulton, Mo. He received a medical degree and a doctorate in neurophysiology in 1952 from Northwestern University.

From Washington Post • Mar. 5, 2017

I also find that he has spoken on behalf of the abolition of capital punishment and contributed generously to research institutions engaged in criminal neurophysiology.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov