Clinical neurochemistry
Clinical Neurochemistry
Clinical Neurochemistry (pronunciation: kli-ni-kal neu-ro-chem-is-try) is a specialized field of neuroscience that studies the chemical composition and processes of the nervous system and the effects of these processes on behavior and function.
Etymology
The term "Clinical Neurochemistry" is derived from three words: "Clinical", which comes from the Greek word "klinikos" meaning "bed", referring to the observation and treatment of patients; "Neuro", which comes from the Greek word "neuron" meaning "nerve"; and "Chemistry", which comes from the Greek word "khemia" meaning "the art of transmuting metals", referring to the study of the properties and behaviors of matter.
Definition
Clinical Neurochemistry involves the study of neurochemicals, including neurotransmitters and neuropeptides, that influence the function of neurons. This field within neuroscience examines how neurochemicals influence the network of neural operation. The clinical aspect involves the diagnostic or therapeutic potential of changes in the neurochemistry of a person.
Related Terms
- Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
- Neurotransmitters: Endogenous chemicals that enable neurotransmission.
- Neuropeptides: Small protein-like molecules used by neurons to communicate with each other.
- Nervous System: The part of an animal's body that coordinates its behavior and transmits signals between different body areas.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clinical neurochemistry
- Wikipedia's article - Clinical neurochemistry
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