neuromythology

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noun

Widespread incorrect beliefs regarding the workings of the brain.

“Meronym: neuromyth”

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Meanings

nounneuromythology (countable and uncountable, plural neuromythologies)

plural neuromythologies

  1. countableuncountableWidespread incorrect beliefs regarding the workings of the brain.

    Meronym: neuromyth

Origin

From neuro- + mythology.

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APA

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

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

Chicago

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

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