neu·ro·sci·ence

(no͝or′ō-sī′əns, nyo͝or′-)

Any of the sciences, such as neuroanatomy and neurobiology, that deal with the nervous system.

neu′ro·sci′en·tif′ic (-sī′ən-tĭf′ĭk) adj.

neu′ro·sci′en·tist (-sī′ən-tĭst) n.

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Noun

neuroscientist - a neurobiologist who specializes in the study of the brain

neurobiologist - a specialist in neurobiology

neurolinguist - someone trained in neuroscience and linguistics who studies brain processes during language production and reception

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This is the Pakistani diplomat's fourth meeting with the incarcerated neuroscientist over 14 months, a statement issued by the Pakistan consulate in Houston said.

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ISLAMABAD, December 11, 2009 (Frontier Star): Spokesman of the Foreign Office Abdul Basit on Friday underlined that Pakistan Embassy in Washington will methodically pursue hearing of Pakistani neuroscientist Aafia Siddique case staring from January 19, 2010.

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