noun
- the branch of biochemistry that studies chemical processes and substances in the nervous system, including neurotransmitters and their effects on brain function
Usage: uncountable; scientific/academic field
Examples
- Neurochemistry helps researchers understand how depression affects the brain's chemical balance.
- The study of neurochemistry has revealed the role of dopamine in reward and motivation.
- Advances in neurochemistry have led to better treatments for Parkinson's disease.
- She earned her PhD in neurochemistry and now works at a major research institute.
- Neurochemistry examines how neurotransmitters like serotonin influence mood and behavior.
- Understanding neurochemistry is essential for developing new psychiatric medications.