neuroscience
noun/ˈnʊroʊˌsaɪəns/
Frequency rank: #8,135 most common English word
Meaning
the scientific study of the nervous system and brain.
Example sentence
She decided to study neuroscience at university because she was fascinated by how the brain works.
Synonyms & related words
- neurology
- neuropsychology
- neurophysiology
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