neuroscience

American  

[noor-oh-sahy-uhns, nyoor-] / ˌnʊər oʊˈsaɪ əns, ˌnyʊər- /

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.

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neuroscience British  

/ ˈnjʊərəʊˌsaɪəns /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• neuroscientific adjective
• neuroscientist noun

Etymology

Origin of neuroscience

First recorded in 1960–65; neuro- + science

Example Sentences

The results broadly topped estimates, with the exception of Medtronic’s neuroscience portfolio.

From Barron's

Their findings were published in the journal JNeurosci, a peer reviewed neuroscience journal that focuses on how the brain supports thinking and behavior.

From Science Daily

"We based our circuit on a relatively well-known model in the computational neuroscience world," Theilman said.

From Science Daily

“I wish I never had anything to do with him,” said Tramo, who researches the connection between neuroscience and music.

From Los Angeles Times

My long-term collaborator, professor Charles Spence from the Crossmodal Laboratory in Oxford, told me his neuroscience colleagues believe there are anywhere between 22 and 33 senses.

From Science Daily