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neuropharmacologist

neuropharmacologist

9.4
A scientist who studies how medicines change the brain and nerves
  • noun
  • /ˌnjʊəroʊˌfɑːrməˈkɒlədʒɪst/
  • Specialized
translation icon : neurofarmacólogo
  • The neuropharmacologist presented her findings at the conference, explaining how new drugs could improve treatment for anxiety disorders.

Examples

  • - I'm a neuropharmacologist.

    Control (2004)

  • My primary mentor, George Wagner, trained with Lew Selden, the notable behavioral neuropharmacologist at the University of Chicago.

    Academic text (2009)

  • Dr. Wilson is a renowned neuropharmacologist who conducts research on how medications can alleviate chronic pain.

  • As a neuropharmacologist, Emily studies the impacts of antidepressants on brain function and mood regulation.

Surface Forms

neuropharmacologist singular
neuropharmacologists plural

Morphology

neuropharmacologist = neuropharmacology (semi-transparent) = neuro + pharmac + logy + ist

Adding '-ist' regularly forms a specialist noun from the field term 'neuropharmacology'.

Etymology

Neuropharmacologist breaks into neuro- ('nerve'), pharmac- ('drug'), and -logist ('one who studies'). So, like a pharmacist works with drugs, a neuropharmacologist studies how drugs affect the nerves and the brain.