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neurobiology Audio
neu·ro·bi·ol·o·gy [ noo r-oh-bahy-ol-uh-jee, nyoo r- ]
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Neuroscience discipline; biology (field)
Definitions related to neurobiology:
  • A branch of biology concerned with the development, anatomy, function, and dysfunction of the nervous system.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • The study of the structure, growth, activities, and functions of NEURONS and the NERVOUS SYSTEM.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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