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neuroscience

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neu·ro·sci·ence (nr-sns)
n.
Any of the sciences, such as neuroanatomy and neurobiology, that deal with the nervous system.

neuroscience
[noo͡r′ōsī′əns]
Etymology: Gk, neuron, nerve; L, scientia
the study of neurology and related subjects, including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropharmacology, and neurosurgery.

neuroscience [noor″o-si´ens]
the embryology, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology of the nervous system.

neuroscience
the embryology, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology of the nervous system.


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