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neuroscience
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Meaning
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The scientific study of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves, and how they affect behavior, cognition, and emotion.
Example Sentence
Students interested in how the brain works often choose to study neuroscience in college.
Usage Note
Use 'neuroscience' when referring to the academic field that investigates the structure, function, development, genetics, biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology of the nervous system. It's often discussed in contexts of research, medicine, and understanding human behavior.
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