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neuropsychology

/nuːˌsʌɪkˈsɒlədʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does neuropsychology mean?

noun

The branch of psychology that deals with the relationship between the brain and behavior, including the study of the effects of brain damage or disease on behavior and cognition.

Example

"The neuropsychologist studied the effects of Alzheimer's disease on memory and cognitive function."

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