neurotherapy

1 8.3

A treatment that uses methods to improve how the brain works

noun
/ˌnʊroʊˈθɛrəpi/

Specialized

: neuroterapia

Researchers are studying how neurotherapy can support recovery after brain injuries.

Examples

Many clinics now offer neurotherapy to help patients with attention disorders.
After several sessions of neurotherapy, he noticed improvements in his memory and focus.
Many patients have benefited from neurotherapy.
What is neurotherapy used for?
Many patients have reported significant improvements in their mental health after undergoing neurotherapy sessions.
The neurotherapy program at the clinic helps individuals manage their anxiety through brain training techniques.
After beginning neurotherapy, he noticed a remarkable change in his ability to concentrate and think clearly.

How Effective

brain surgery

Specialized

37 4.1

neurotherapy

Specialized

1 8.3

therapy

947 3.2

placebo

Specialized

66 6.0

Surface Forms

neurotherapy singular

neurotherapies plural

Morphology

neurotherapy = therapy (semi-transparent) = neuro + therapy

The meaning is directly compositional: a treatment related to the nervous system or brain.

Etymology

Neurotherapy comes from the parts neuro- meaning 'nerve' or 'brain' and therapy meaning 'healing' or 'treatment'. So, neurotherapy is a 'treatment for the brain' used to improve or control how the brain works.