Advertisement

Advertisement

neurobiology

[ noor-oh-bahy-ol-uh-jee, nyoor- ]

noun

  1. the branch of biology that is concerned with the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system.


neurobiology

/ ˌnjʊərəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the study of the anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry of the nervous system


Discover More

Derived Forms

  • ˌneurobiˈologist, noun

Discover More

Other Words From

  • neu·ro·bi·o·log·i·cal [n, oo, r-oh-bahy-, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
  • neuro·bio·logi·cal·ly adverb
  • neuro·bi·olo·gist noun

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of neurobiology1

First recorded in 1905–10; neuro- + biology

Discover More

Example Sentences

Even without understanding advanced neurobiology, you can recognize that the brain is, really, everything.

Neurobiology has delved into the mystery of why people prefer Coke or Pepsi, as well as why they become Democrats or Republicans.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


neurobehavioralneuroblast