noun
Uncommon
neuroscience
Neuroscience (noun) means the scientific study of the brain and nervous system. Example: “Neuroscience has revealed a lot about how memories are formed.”
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The scientific study of the brain and nervous system.
"Neuroscience has revealed a lot about how memories are formed."
"She switched her major to neuroscience after taking an intro course."
How to use neuroscience
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe science of how the brain and nerves work.
Common pairings
cognitive neuroscience
neuroscience research
study neuroscience
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Word forms
- Plural
- neurosciences
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Etymology
From neuro- ("nerve") plus science.
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What does “neuroscience” mean?
The word “neuroscience” means the scientific study of the brain and nervous system. In plain terms, the science of how the brain and nerves work.
How do you use “neuroscience” in a sentence?
Here is “neuroscience” used in a sentence: “Neuroscience has revealed a lot about how memories are formed.”
What part of speech is “neuroscience”?
“Neuroscience” is a noun.
Is “neuroscience” a common word?
“Neuroscience” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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