Neurophysiological
Neurophysiological
Neurophysiological (pronunciation: neuro-physio-logical) is a branch of physiology and neuroscience that is concerned with the study of the functioning of the nervous system. The term comes from the Greek words neuron meaning "nerve" and physiologia meaning "study of nature".
Etymology
The term "neurophysiological" is derived from the Greek words neuron which means "nerve" and physiologia which means "study of nature". It is a combination of neurology, the study of the nervous system, and physiology, the study of the functions of living organisms and their parts.
Related Terms
- Neurophysiology: The branch of neuroscience and physiology that studies the functioning of the nervous system.
- Neuroanatomy: The study of the structure and organization 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.
- Neuropsychology: The study of the structure and function of the brain as they relate to specific psychological processes and behaviors.
- Neurochemistry: The study of neurochemicals, including neurotransmitters and other molecules such as psychopharmaceuticals and neuropeptides, that influence the function of neurons.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neurophysiological
- Wikipedia's article - Neurophysiological
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