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

Criticisms of the treatment’s pricing were “not a reflection of Wave Neuroscience,” he added, but rather “seem to be objecting to the realities of the healthcare market.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

At Ipsos we use focus groups, in-depth interviews, ethnography, and neuroscience tools to uncover why voters feel the way they do.

From Salon