neuroscience

[ noor-oh-sahy-uhns, nyoor- ]

noun
  1. the field of study encompassing the various scientific disciplines dealing with the structure, development, function, chemistry, pharmacology, and pathology of the nervous system.

Origin of neuroscience

1
First recorded in 1960–65; neuro- + science

Other words from neuroscience

  • neu·ro·sci·en·tif·ic, adjective
  • neu·ro·sci·en·tist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for neuroscience

neuroscience

/ (ˈnjʊərəʊˌsaɪəns) /


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

Derived forms of neuroscience

  • neuroscientist, noun

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