Journal of Neurochemistry

The Journal of Neurochemistry (pronounced: Jour-nal of Neuro-chem-istry) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes original research and review articles in the field of neurochemistry. The journal was first published in 1956 and is currently published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the International Society for Neurochemistry.

Etymology

The term "Journal of Neurochemistry" is derived from the words "journal", "neuro-" and "chemistry". "Journal" is derived from the Old French "jurnal", meaning daily. "Neuro-" is a prefix derived from the Greek "neuron", meaning nerve. "Chemistry" is derived from the Greek "khēmeía", meaning the art of transmuting metals.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of "Journal of Neurochemistry" is /ˈdʒɜːrnəl ɒv ˌnjʊərəʊˈkɛmɪstri/.

Related Terms

Neurochemistry: The specific study of neurochemicals, including neurotransmitters and other molecules such as neuro-active drugs that influence neuron function.
Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
Neurobiology: The study of cells of the nervous system and the organization of these cells into functional circuits that process information and mediate behavior.
Neurotransmitter: Endogenous chemicals that enable neurotransmission.
Neuropharmacology: The study of how drugs affect cellular function in the nervous system.

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