Neuroscience
(noun)
The scientific study of the structure, function, development, genetics, and biochemistry of the nervous system and its associated disorders.
Origin:
From new latin neuro- "nerve" + -science.
Examples:
- Neuroscience is a rapidly growing field, with new discoveries being made all the time.
- The neuroscience department at the university offers a range of courses on the nervous system and its disorders.
- Neuroscience research has led to advances in our understanding of the brain and its functions.
- Neuroscientists use a range of techniques, including brain imaging and electrophysiology, to study the nervous system.
- Neuroscience has applications in many fields, including medicine, psychology, and artificial intelligence.