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neuroscience

 

[ ˌnjʊəroʊˈsaɪəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

scientific study

Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system, encompassing the brain, spinal cord, and neural networks throughout the body. It aims to understand the biological basis of behavior and cognitive functions. This field combines elements of biology, psychology, chemistry, and physics to explore how various components of the nervous system interact. Neuroscience is crucial in advancing our knowledge of diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, as well as mental health disorders.

Synonyms

brain science, cognitive science, neurobiology

Examples of usage

  • She pursued a degree in neuroscience to understand brain functions.
  • Recent advances in neuroscience have led to new treatments for depression.
  • The conference focused on the latest discoveries in neuroscience.

Translations

Translations of the word "neuroscience" in other languages:

🇵🇹 neurociência

🇮🇳 तंत्रिका विज्ञान

🇩🇪 Neurobiologie

🇮🇩 neurosains

🇺🇦 нейронаука

🇵🇱 neurobiologia

🇯🇵 神経科学

🇫🇷 neurosciences

🇪🇸 neurociencia

🇹🇷 sinir bilimi

🇰🇷 신경 과학

🇸🇦 علم الأعصاب

🇨🇿 neurovědy

🇸🇰 neuroveda

🇨🇳 神经科学

🇸🇮 nevroznanost

🇮🇸 taugafræði

🇰🇿 нейрология

🇬🇪 ნეიროლოგია

🇦🇿 neyrobiologiya

🇲🇽 neurociencia

Etymology

The term 'neuroscience' was coined in the 1970s, combining 'neuro,' which comes from the Greek word 'neuron,' meaning nerve, and 'science,' reflecting the increasing discipline's rigorous study of the nervous system. Early studies focused on the anatomy of the nervous system but expanded considerably with the advent of advanced imaging techniques and molecular biology. Over the decades, neuroscience has evolved into an interdisciplinary field, incorporating genetics, psychology, and pharmacology to analyze the complex interactions within the nervous system. Today, it encompasses various subfields such as cognitive neuroscience, behavioral neuroscience, and computational neuroscience, making it a vibrant area of research in understanding not only the biological mechanisms behind various functions but also their implications in behavior and cognition.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,796, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.