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

This is backed by neuroscience. —Chris Schembra, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2025

Any of us can use the latest neuroscience to improve our thinking about thinking. —Nicholas Wright, Time, 28 Dec. 2025

Research from psychology, neuroscience and public health shows that prosocial behaviors such as giving time, money or support to others are associated with benefits to well-being. —Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025

Carson's passion for neuroscience, insightful questions, and enthusiasm for learning inspire his classmates and enrich every discussion. —Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neuroscience

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