neuroscientist

noun

1. the field of study encompassing the various scientific disciplines dealing with the structure, development, function, chemistry, pharmacology, and pathology of the nervous system.

noun

1. the study of the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology of the nervous system

n.1963, from neuro- + science. n.

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