neuroscience

noun

neu·​ro·​sci·​ence ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈsī-ən(t)s 

ˌnyu̇r-

: a branch (such as neurophysiology) of the life sciences that deals with the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, or molecular biology of nerves and nervous tissue and especially with their relation to behavior and learning

neuroscientific

ˌnu̇r-ō-ˌsī-ən-ˈti-fik 

ˌnyu̇r-

adjective

neuroscientist

ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈsī-ən-tist 

ˌnyu̇r-

noun

Examples of neuroscience in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Although Bristol Myers has to navigate a large patent cliff ahead, our view is Wall Street is underestimating the upside potential of moves made by management to recharge its pipeline of drugs, most notably its $14 billion takeout of neuroscience company Karuna Therapeutics last year. —Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024

Another Shiseido project, this time in the field of neuroscience has been under development for the last five years. —Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

Antioxidants in coffee can reduce the chemical deterioration of cells and allow for the cells to recover better after being exposed to harmful effects like inflammation, according to Rodrigo Cunha, PhD, a co-author of the review and a professor of neuroscience at the University of Coimbra. —Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024

There needs to be some time with no obligations or responsibilities, said Dr. Emiliana Simon-Thomas, science director of the Greater Good Science Center — a research institute that studies the psychology, sociology and neuroscience of well-being — at the University of California, Berkeley. —Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

neuroscience

noun

neu·​ro·​sci·​ence ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-ˈsī-ən(t)s 

: a branch (as neurophysiology) of science that deals with the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, or molecular biology of nerves and nervous tissue and especially their relation to behavior and learning

neuroscientific

-ˌsī-ən-ˈtif-ik 

adjective