neuroscience

American  

[noor-oh-sahy-uhns, nyoor-] / ˌnʊər oʊˈsaɪ əns, ˌnyʊər- /

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.

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neuroscience British  

/ ˈnjʊərəʊˌsaɪəns /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• neuroscientific adjective
• neuroscientist noun

Etymology

Origin of neuroscience

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.

From Science Daily

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

From BBC

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

From Science Daily

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.

From Barron's

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

From Science Daily