HealthAugust 31, 2026

neurocognitive

NOOR-oh-KOG-nuh-tiv

Definition

Relating to the cognitive functions of the brain, specifically how physical neurological processes affect thinking, memory, and information processing.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'neuron' (nerve) combined with the Latin 'cognoscere' (to learn or know), describing the intersection of nervous system biology and mental processes.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder, highlighting how the virus can impair the brain's ability to think, learn, and remember.

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