neurophysiology
[ˌnʊroʊˌfɪziˈɑlədʒi]
nounfemininepl: neurophysiologies
neurofisiologia
1. The branch of physiology that studies the functions and processes of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
Neurophysiology examines how neurons communicate through electrical and chemical signals.
A neurofisiologia examina como os neurônios se comunicam através de sinais elétricos e químicos.
2. The study of the relationship between nerve structure and nervous system function
Advances in neurophysiology have helped us understand brain disorders better.
Os avanços na neurofisiologia nos ajudaram a entender melhor os transtornos cerebrais.
3. The physiological basis of behavior and cognition at the neural level
Neurophysiology research revealed how memories are formed in the hippocampus.
A pesquisa em neurofisiologia revelou como as memórias são formadas no hipocampo.
Neurophysiology is a well-established scientific discipline in both Brazil and the USA, taught extensively in medical schools and neuroscience programs. In Brazil, it is often integrated into 'neurofisiologia clínica' (clinical neurophysiology) which is particularly important in neurology departments. The term reflects the international scientific community's shared vocabulary in neuroscience research.
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