neuroscience

noun

neu·​ro·​sci·​ence ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈsī-ən(t)s How to pronounce neuroscience (audio)
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: 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 How to pronounce neuroscience (audio)
ˌnyu̇r-
adjective
neuroscientist
ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈsī-ən-tist How to pronounce neuroscience (audio)
ˌnyu̇r-
noun

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Modern neuroscience shows that both hemispheres work together for almost all complex tasks. — Sharon Daniels, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 That idea connects Hassabis’ work in AI to his earlier career in neuroscience. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 June 2026 Swaab studies the neuroscience of language while Mangun studies the neural mechanisms of attention. — Jon Hamilton, NPR, 30 June 2026 Beyond brain tumors, other advances across neuroscience, like corrective spine surgery, have allowed doctors to restore posture and mobility in patients with severe spinal deformities. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for neuroscience

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First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of neuroscience was in 1963

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neuroscience

noun
neu·​ro·​sci·​ence ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-ˈsī-ən(t)s How to pronounce neuroscience (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce neuroscience (audio)
adjective

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