Neurobiological

/ˌnjʊɹ.oʊˌbaɪ.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the biology of the nervous system, including the structure, function, and development of neurons and neural circuits.

Etymology

From Greek 'neuron' (nerve) + 'bios' (life) + 'logos' (study) + '-ical.' Of the biological study of nerves.

Kelly Says

Neurobiological means 'about the living brain' — when we say depression has neurobiological roots, we mean real changes in brain chemistry and structure, not imaginary problems.

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