neuroscience
[noo r-oh-sahy-uh ns, nyoo r-]
- 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
- the study of the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology of the nervous system
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neuroscience
(nur′ō-sī′əns)- Any of the sciences, such as neuroanatomy and neurobiology, that deal with the nervous system.
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