neurochemistry
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neu·ro·chem·is·try

noun \-ˈke-mə-strē\

Definition of NEUROCHEMISTRY

1
: the study of the chemical makeup and activities of nervous tissue
2
: chemical processes and phenomena related to the nervous system
neu·ro·chem·i·cal \-ˈke-mi-kəl\ adjective or noun
neu·ro·chem·ist \-ˈke-mist\ noun

First Known Use of NEUROCHEMISTRY

1924

neu·ro·chem·is·try

noun \-ˈkem-ə-strē\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; neu·ro·chem·is·tries

Medical Definition of NEUROCHEMISTRY

1
: the study of the chemical makeup and activities of nervous tissue
2
: chemical processes and phenomena related to the nervous system
neu·ro·chem·i·cal \-ˈkem-i-kəl\ (audio pronunciation) adjective or noun
neu·ro·chem·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ (audio pronunciation) adverb

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