Neuropsychiatric
Neuropsychiatric
Neuropsychiatric (pronunciation: /ˌnʊərəʊsaɪˈkɪətrɪk/) is a term that refers to conditions and disorders that involve both neurological and psychiatric features. The term is derived from the Greek words "neuron" meaning nerve, "psyche" meaning mind, and "iatros" meaning healer.
Etymology
The term "neuropsychiatric" is a combination of two words: "neuro" and "psychiatric". "Neuro" is derived from the Greek word "neuron" which means nerve, and "psychiatric" is derived from the Greek words "psyche" which means mind, and "iatros" which means healer. Therefore, neuropsychiatric can be interpreted as the healing of the mind and nerves.
Related Terms
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Psychiatry: The branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
- Neuropsychiatry: A branch of medicine that deals with mental disorders attributable to diseases of the nervous system.
- Neuropsychology: The study of the structure and function of the brain as they relate to specific psychological processes and behaviors.
- Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neuropsychiatric
- Wikipedia's article - Neuropsychiatric
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