neurocognitive

adjective

neu·​ro·​cog·​ni·​tive ˌn(y)u̇r-ō-ˈkäg-nət-iv How to pronounce neurocognitive (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving cognitive functioning and associated structures and processes of the central nervous system
a neurocognitive disorder
neurocognitive deficits
… other studies have found no differences between the neurocognitive performance of lifelong soccer players and athletes who have played sports with a low likelihood of head trauma.Ann R. Punnoose, The Journal of the American Medical Association
neurocognition noun

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“Neurocognitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/neurocognitive. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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