neuroscience

noun

neu·​ro·​sci·​ence ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈsī-ən(t)s 

ˌnyu̇r-

: a branch (such as neurophysiology) of the life sciences that deals with the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, or molecular biology of nerves and nervous tissue and especially with their relation to behavior and learning

neuroscientific

ˌnu̇r-ō-ˌsī-ən-ˈti-fik 

ˌnyu̇r-

adjective

neuroscientist

ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈsī-ən-tist 

ˌnyu̇r-

noun

Examples of neuroscience in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Understanding the neuroscience behind tic suppression and people’s experiences with it can help those without the disorder better recognize – and have compassion for – the dynamic and sometimes demanding symptoms of Tourette syndrome. — Michael Okun, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026

Researchers in linguistics, computer science, philosophy, neuroscience, and anthropology began addressing related questions about how minds represent and process information. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Sep. 2026

Virtual cell work will continue at Harvard While at Harvard, pursuing a major in neuroscience and a minor in computer science, Alwakeel plans to continue developing his virtual cell project. — Beth Reese Cravey, Florida Times-Union, 27 Aug. 2026

New tools in neuroscience have allowed researchers to manipulate the activity of specific neurons in mice brains. — Danny G. Winder, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neuroscience

• appliance
• compliance
• defiance
• reliance
• geoscience
• noncompliance
• pseudoscience
• science

Medical Definition

neuroscience

noun

neu·​ro·​sci·​ence ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-ˈsī-ən(t)s 

: a branch (as neurophysiology) of science that deals with the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, or molecular biology of nerves and nervous tissue and especially their relation to behavior and learning

neuroscientific

-ˌsī-ən-ˈtif-ik 

adjective