neurophysiology

noun

neu·​ro·​phys·​i·​ol·​o·​gy ˌnu̇r-ō-ˌfi-zē-ˈä-lə-jē How to pronounce neurophysiology (audio)
ˌnyu̇r-
: physiology of the nervous system
neurophysiological adjective
or less commonly neurophysiologic
neurophysiologically adverb
neurophysiologist noun

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Peter Campus’s work emerged from his academic study of experimental psychology, and Bill’s work on his exhibition intensified his engagement with neurophysiology and the science of cognition. David A. Ross, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2025 Because even the greatest engineering is no match for human neurophysiology in restoring sight. New Atlas, 29 July 2024 Not much is known about the neurophysiology or psychology of this phenomenon, sometimes called ticker taping, even though a reference to it first appeared in the scientific literature in the late 19th century. Emily Makowski, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2024 The Hodgkin-Huxley model became the foundation of modern neurophysiology. Douglas Fox, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2018 See all Example Sentences for neurophysiology 

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of neurophysiology was in 1859

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“Neurophysiology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neurophysiology. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

neurophysiology

noun
neu·​ro·​phys·​i·​ol·​o·​gy ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-ˌfiz-ē-ˈäl-ə-jē How to pronounce neurophysiology (audio)
plural neurophysiologies
: physiology of the nervous system
neurophysiological adjective
also neurophysiologic
neurophysiologically adverb

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