neuroscience

noun

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

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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 

ˌnyu̇r-

adjective

neuroscientist

ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈsī-ən-tist 

ˌnyu̇r-

noun

Examples of neuroscience in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Second, the company continuously analyzes the latest neuroscience research in order to integrate cutting-edge findings into homes. —Jennifer Pierce, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025

But in the field of neuroscience, an emerging sub-topic may offer some answers as employers look to encourage wellbeing and productivity in the workplace. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025

The work being done today at his namesake institution — from neuroscience to cancer research to plant biology — is a testament to the power of knowledge in improving human lives. —Gerald Joyce, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025

Both proteins in the test are involved in regulating synapses, the connections between neurons, says Dr. Paul Worley, a professor of neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University. —Jon Hamilton, NPR, 2 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neuroscience

• geoscience
• noncompliance
• pseudoscience
• appliance
• compliance
• defiance
• reliance
• science

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