Neurobiology Meaning
/ˈnʊˌroʊbaɪˈɑlədʒi/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe scientific study of nerve and brain function in people and animals: the biological extent of neuroscience.
Sentence Examples
Michael wants to study neurobiology.
She decided to study neurobiology at the university level.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She decided to study ____ deeply to understand how the brain works.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The university offers a fascinating course on the ____ of human behavior.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *(s)neh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-wr̥ Proto-Indo-European *snéh₁wr̥der. Ancient Greek νεῦρον (neûron) Ancient Greek νευρο- (neuro-)der. English neuro- Proto-Indo-European *gʷeyh₃-der. Ancient Greek βίος (bíos) Proto-Indo-European *leǵ- Ancient Greek λόγος (lógos) Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-i-eh₂ Proto-Hellenic *-íā Ancient Greek -ῐ́ᾱ (-ĭ́ā) Ancient Greek -λογῐ́ᾱ (-logĭ́ā)bor. New Latin -logia New Latin biologialbor. English biology English neurobiology From neuro- + biology.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She decided to study ____ deeply to understand how the brain works.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The university offers a fascinating course on the ____ of human behavior.