neuroscience
[ noor-oh-sahy-uhns, nyoor- ]
/ ˌnʊər oʊˈsaɪ əns, ˌnyʊər- /
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noun
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
/ (ˈnjʊərəʊˌsaɪəns) /
noun
the study of the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology of the nervous system
Derived forms of neuroscience
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