neurobehavioral

American  

[noor-oh-bi-heyv-yer-uhl, nyoor-] / ˌnʊər oʊ bɪˈheɪv jər əl, ˌnjʊər- /

adjective

1. of or relating to an approach to studying behavior that stresses the importance of nerve and brain function.

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Etymology

Origin of neurobehavioral

neuro- + behavioral ( def. )

Example Sentences

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neurobehavioral

Regret is often an internal signal that a behavior was inconsistent with our goals or values, says J. Kim Penberthy, a professor of psychiatry and neurobehavioral sciences at the University of Virginia.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026

"Evidence on chronic high consumption from fortified foods and long-term neurobehavioral outcomes is still sparse. Moderation, clear labelling, and attention to total daily exposure remain prudent," advises Begdache.

From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026

Bastain and her colleagues write their study is the first they are aware of that examines the link between prenatal fluoride exposure and neurobehavioral outcomes in children in the United States.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2024

In the neurobehavioral unit at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, Lee Elizabeth Wachtel refers children, teenagers and young adults to be treated with ECT.

From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2023

The hospital, located in New Kent County, about half an hour east of the state capital, treats children and young adults with complex medical needs, including chronic illnesses, brain injuries and neurobehavioral disorders.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 2, 2022