Word
neuroscientist
Phoneticsneu·ro·sci·en·tist
US/ˈnjʊɹoʊˌsaɪənɪst/
UK/njˈuːɹəsˌaɪəntɪst/
Definition
n. a scientist who studies how the brain and nervous system work. They look at how the body sends messages and how the mind thinks.
n. a researcher who studies the structure, function, and development of the nervous system. Often specialises in the biological basis of behaviour and cognition.
Examples
“The neuroscientist studies how memory works in the brain.”
“After years of research, the neuroscientist discovered a new way to help patients recover from brain injuries.”
“By mapping the neural pathways involved in decision-making, the neuroscientist provided evidence that certain cognitive biases are hardwired into the human brain rather than learned through experience.”
Examples
simple
“The neuroscientist studies how memory works in the brain.”
contextual
“After years of research, the neuroscientist discovered a new way to help patients recover from brain injuries.”
complex
“By mapping the neural pathways involved in decision-making, the neuroscientist provided evidence that certain cognitive biases are hardwired into the human brain rather than learned through experience.”
Real-World Examples
Common in science writing
“MIT neuroscientists have found striking evidence that language and logical reasoning are powered by separate systems in the brain.” “As a neuroscientist and practiced meditator, I’m familiar with the literature on ego dissolution.” Scan code
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