neuroscience: Meaning and Definition of

neu•ro•sci•ence

Pronunciation: (noor"ō-sī'uns, nyoor"-), [key]
— n.
  1. the field of study encompassing the various scientific disciplines dealing with the structure, development, function, chemistry, pharmacology, and pathology of the nervous system.
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