Neurotechnology
Neurotechnology
Neurotechnology (pronounced: /ˌnʊərəʊtɛkˈnɒlədʒi/) is a branch of biotechnology that uses the principles of engineering and the insights of neuroscience to create devices and procedures that interact with the nervous system.
Etymology
The term "neurotechnology" is a combination of "neuro-" from the Greek "νεῦρον" (neuron), meaning "nerve", and "technology", which comes from the Greek "τεχνολογία" (technología), meaning "systematic treatment".
Definition
Neurotechnology encompasses any device or system that can monitor, influence, or enhance the activity of the brain or nervous system. This includes neuroimaging techniques, neuroprosthetics, neuromodulation devices, brain-computer interfaces, and neurofeedback systems.
Related Terms
- Neuroimaging: The use of various techniques to either directly or indirectly image the structure, function, or pharmacology of the nervous system.
- Neuroprosthetics: A series of devices that can substitute a motor, sensory, or cognitive modality that might have been damaged as a result of an injury or a disease.
- Neuromodulation: The alteration of nerve activity through targeted delivery of a stimulus, such as electrical stimulation or chemical agents, to specific neurological sites in the body.
- Brain-computer interfaces: A direct communication pathway between an enhanced or wired brain and an external device.
- Neurofeedback: A type of biofeedback that uses real-time displays of brain activity—most commonly electroencephalography (EEG)—in an attempt to teach self-regulation of brain function.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neurotechnology
- Wikipedia's article - Neurotechnology
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