Definition

Relating to the biological study of the nervous system and brain functions.

Example

The researchers published a paper on neurobiological processes in learning and memory.

Conversation

I just read an article about neurobiological studies on memory.

That sounds interesting! What did they find?

They discovered how certain brain functions can improve memory retention.

Wow, that's pretty cool! It shows how much our brains can adapt.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Neurobiological → It is formed from "neuro-" (from Greek "neuron", meaning nerve) and "biological" (from Greek "bios", meaning life, and "logia", meaning study). The word refers to the study of the biological aspects of the nervous system.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nerve' ('neuro-') and 'study of life' ('biological') to remember that 'neurobiological' relates to the study of the life processes of the nervous system.

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