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.

neuroscience

/ ˈnjʊərəʊˌsaɪəns /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• neuroscientist noun
• neuroscientific adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of neuroscience¹

First recorded in 1960–65; neuro- + science

Example Sentences

A central question in neuroscience has been how the brain determines which pieces of information are worth storing and how long those memories should remain.

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It was once thought to be confined to the teenage years, before neuroscience suggested it continued into your 20s and now early 30s.

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"It has very broad implications for neuroscience, especially in understanding how pain and learning share similar molecular mechanisms."

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The company’s strength lies in its diversification, with its portfolio of more than 30 products and an extensive pipeline across hematology, oncology, cardiology, immunology, and neuroscience.

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This collaborative effort brings together deep neuroscience knowledge and the processing power of a world-class machine.

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