neurobiology
noun/ˌnʊroʊbaɪˈɑlədʒi/
Frequency rank: #18,560 most common English word
Meaning
the branch of biology that deals with the structure and function of the nervous system.
Example sentence
She decided to study neurobiology after becoming fascinated by how the brain controls behavior.
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