neurocognition

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noun

Any form of cognition that is associated with the functioning of one or more specific areas of the brain

OriginEnglish cognition ← Ancient Greek νευρο- (neuro-) ← Proto-Indo-European *snéh₁wr̥ →
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Meanings

nounneurocognition (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAny form of cognition that is associated with the functioning of one or more specific areas of the brain

Origin

  1. Proto-Indo-European*(s)neh₁-
  2. Proto-Indo-European*snéh₁wr̥
  3. Ancient Greekνεῦρον (neûron)
  4. Ancient Greekνευρο- (neuro-)
  5. Englishneuro-
  6. Englishcognition
  7. Englishneurocognition

From neuro- + cognition.

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APA

neurocognition. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neurocognition

MLA

“neurocognition.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neurocognition. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “neurocognition,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neurocognition.

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