HealthSeptember 4, 2026

neurodevelopmental

NYUR-oh-dev-el-OP-men-tul

Definition

Relating to the growth and development of the brain and nervous system, particularly as it influences cognitive, social, and emotional functioning.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'neuron' (nerve) combined with the English 'developmental'. It emerged in modern clinical language to describe conditions linked to the maturation of the nervous system.

In the news

The term is used to describe specialized mental health services for conditions that typically originate in early development, highlighting the scope of the technology provided by Psyomics.

Health tech round-up: August 2026

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