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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The scientific study of nerve and brain function in people and animals: the biological extent of neuroscience. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the branch of biology that deals with the anatomy and physiology and pathology of the nervous system wordnet

Synonyms

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neuroscience

Example

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"Michael wants to study neurobiology."

Etymology

From neuro- + biology.

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