clinical neuroscience

an emerging field in which basic neuroscience data and the scientific method are coupled to such fields as clinical psychology, psychiatry, and neurology in order to better understand the neural underpinnings of mental and nervous system disorders and to improve their diagnosis and treatment.

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Psychology term of the day

December 22nd 2024

pituitarism

n. disordered functioning of the pituitary gland, which may be overactive (hyperpituitarism) or underactive (hypopituitarism).