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neuroscientist

/ˌnʊə.roʊˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/
neu · ro · sci · en · tist
Adverb:neuroscientifically
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Plural:neuroscientists
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Adjective:neuroscientific
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neuroscientist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A scientist who specializes in the study of the structure, function, development, genetics, and biochemistry of the brain and nervous system.

Example

"The neuroscientist used functional magnetic resonance imaging to observe how different regions of the brain respond to music."

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Word Nuance & Usage

A neuroscientist is typically a research scientist holding an advanced academic degree (such as a PhD) who studies the nervous system, whereas a neurologist is a licensed medical doctor who diagnoses and treats neurological disorders in patients.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1960s by combining the Greek-derived prefix neuro- (from neuron, meaning 'nerve' or 'sinew') with scientist (from Latin scientia, meaning 'knowledge').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Neuroscientist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/neuroscientist
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