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

Derived Forms

• ˈneuroˌscientist, noun

Other Words From

• neuro·scien·tific adjective
• neuro·scien·tist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of neuroscience¹

First recorded in 1960–65; neuro- + science

Example Sentences

Karamched uses modeling, mathematical analysis and computer simulations to understand and solve problems in neuroscience and cell biology.

From Science Daily

Just as artists relied on an intuitive understanding of neuroscience, neuroscientists have long documented their findings with artistic renderings of the brain, giving rise to key scientific observations.

From Science Daily

It aims to use neuroscience with machine learning to produce powerful algorithms that can be applied to a range of problems.

From BBC

Dr Schlegel believes that the world of neuroscience will see “an avalanche of discoveries in the next couple of years” thanks to this new map.

From BBC

A year after the transplant, Miss Ahmed graduated from university with a degree in neuroscience.

From BBC