PsychologyJuly 15, 2026

neurochemistry

/ˌnjʊəroʊˈkɛmɪstri/

Definition

The scientific study of the chemical processes and substances that occur within the nervous system.

Etymology

The word combines the Greek 'neuron' (nerve) with 'chemistry,' which originates from the medieval Latin 'alchemia.' It entered English as a specialized scientific term to describe the intersection of biology and chemical molecular processes.

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