noun
neuroscience
noun
1
The scientific study of the brain and nervous system.
"Neuroscience has revealed a lot about how memories are formed."
"She switched her major to neuroscience after taking an intro course."
How to Use Neuroscience
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe science of how the brain and nerves work.
Common pairings
cognitive neuroscience
neuroscience research
study neuroscience
Word Forms
neurosciences plural
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Etymology
From neuro- ("nerve") plus science.