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neurochemist

neurochemist

1 8.1
A scientist who studies the chemicals and reactions in the brain and nerves
  • noun
  • /ˌnʊroʊˈkɛmɪst/
  • Specialized
translation icon : neuroquímico

Examples

  • The neurochemist traces the shadow to its maker in the audience.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • The neurochemist walks in and crosses to the urinals.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • NEUROCHEMIST: As I was saying, by administering L-dopa...

  • He approaches its hub of activity, the neurochemist surrounded by several impressed colleagues, but can't manage to get close enough to speak with him.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • A neurochemist studies the complex interactions of neurotransmitters in the brain.

  • The neurochemist discovered a new chemical that affects mood regulation.

  • Many neurochemists work on developing treatments for neurological disorders.

Synonyms

neuroscientist
vsneurochemist
17 5.5

A scientist who studies the brain and nervous system

emphasizes chemical processes across the whole nervous system rather than brain focus
neurobiologist
vsneurochemist
  • Specialized
2 6.7

A scientist who studies the brain and nerves

concentrates specifically on chemical processes rather than overall structure or function
neuropharmacologist
vsneurochemist
  • Specialized
9.4

A scientist who studies how medicines change the brain and nerves

focuses on all chemical processes and substances not only drug effects

Surface Forms

neurochemist singular
neurochemists plural

Morphology

neurochemist = chemist (semi-transparent) = neuro + chemist

The word is structurally clear as 'neuro-' plus 'chemist', but the specialized scientific scope makes the meaning slightly less immediate for general learners.

Etymology

Neurochemist comes from neuro- meaning 'nerve' and chemist from chemistry meaning 'study of chemicals'. So, a neurochemist is a scientist who studies the chemicals in the nerves and brain.