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

The technique has revolutionized neuroscience by opening up the brain's activity to scientists in ways previously impossible. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 5 Oct. 2026

In 2015 he was made Hertie Professor für Neurowissenschaften, an endowed title in Germany for researchers whose work aims to advance neuroscience. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026

Optogenetics is not the only neuroscience technique that leverages viruses to deliver instructions to neurons. — Kimberlee D'ardenne, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026

Sisley’s Neuraé is built around neuroscience, emotional states and sensory experiences. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 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