PsychologyAugust 29, 2026

neurophysiological

NOO-roh-FIZ-ee-uh-LAJ-ih-kul

Definition

Relating to the biological functions and processes of the nervous system.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek 'neuron' (nerve) combined with the Greek 'physis' (nature/physical) and 'logos' (study of). It entered English in the late 19th century as a technical term combining neurology and physiology.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe specific brain and nervous system measures—such as frontal brain activity and heart rate variability—that reflect how infants process information and respond to their environment.

Studies reveal how instability may shape infant attention, brain activity and emotional regulation

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Medical Xpress

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