Definition

A person who studies the nervous system and its functions, focusing on the biology of the brain and nerves.

Example

The neurobiologist conducted research on how brain cells communicate with each other.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new neurobiologist who just joined the university?

Yeah, I heard she specializes in brain function and behavior.

That's fascinating! I wonder what kind of research she will conduct.

I hope she shares her findings; I’d love to learn more about that!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Neurobiologist → It is formed from "neuro-" (from Greek "neuron", meaning nerve) and "biologist" (from "bio-" meaning life and "-logist" meaning one who studies). The word refers to a scientist who studies the biology of the nervous system.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nerve' ('neuro-') and 'life' ('bio-') to remember that a neurobiologist studies the life processes related to the nervous system.

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