neuroscience
/njuːrəˈsɪns/ · neu-ro-science
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- The scientific study of the nervous system, including the structure, function, and behavior of neurons and their interactions with other cells and systems. She pursued a career in neuroscience to better understand the mechanisms of neurological disorders.
- A field of research that combines neurology, psychology, computer science, and engineering to develop new treatments and technologies for neurological and psychiatric disorders. The team's innovative approach to neuroscience led to the development of a groundbreaking new therapy for Parkinson's disease.
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Did you know? The term 'neuroscience' was first coined in the 1960s, but it wasn't until the 1980s that it gained widespread acceptance as a distinct field of study.
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