neuroscience
noun
neu·ro·sci·ence
ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈsī-ən(t)s 
ˌnyu̇r-
: a branch (such as neurophysiology) of the life sciences that deals with the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, or molecular biology of nerves and nervous tissue and especially with their relation to behavior and learning
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Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 19 Sep. 2025
Apply these neuroscience tricks to access its power.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The neuroscience suggests several practical strategies.
—Jessica Ewing
september 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
The Transmitter, a neuroscience news site, first reported about layoffs at FlyBase.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
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neuroscience
noun
neu·ro·sci·ence
ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-ˈsī-ən(t)s
: a branch (as neurophysiology) of science that deals with the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, or molecular biology of nerves and nervous tissue and especially their relation to behavior and learning
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