neurobiology

noun

neu·​ro·​bi·​ol·​o·​gy ˌnu̇r-ō-bī-ˈä-lə-jē 

ˌnyu̇r-

: a branch of the life sciences that deals with the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the nervous system

neurobiological

ˌnu̇r-ō-ˌbī-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

ˌnyu̇r-

adjective

neurobiologist

ˌnu̇r-ō-bī-ˈä-lə-jist 

ˌnyu̇r-

noun

Examples of neurobiology in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kraus is a professor of neurobiology at Northwestern's School of Communication who studies the biology of auditory learning, according to the university's website. —Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025

According to Northwestern, Kraus is a professor of neurobiology and otolaryngology. —Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025

That’s because working with the mind requires an understanding of the complex interplay of identity, trauma, culture and neurobiology that affect and shape our mental health. —Amanda Marlar, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025

This exploration of neurobiology has led to new types of trauma treatments, a deeper understanding of the nervous system and an appreciation of how environmental and genetic factors interact to shape a child’s behavior. —Nancy L. Weaver, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neurobiology

• bacteriology
• biotechnology
• dialectology
• ecclesiology
• endocrinology
• epistemology
• geochronology
• geomorphology
• histopathology
• hydrogeology
• kinesiology
• meteorology

Medical Definition

neurobiology

noun

neu·​ro·​bi·​ol·​o·​gy -bī-ˈäl-ə-jē 

plural neurobiologies

: a branch of science that deals with the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the nervous system

neurobiological

-ˌbī-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl 

adjective

also neurobiologic

-ik 

neurobiologically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb