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Definition: neurotechnology


The examination of the human brain in order to determine how the nervous system operates. Neurotechnology employs MRI, CAT scan, EEG and other scanning technologies. "Neuropharmacology" uses neurotechnology to study the effects of how drugs, nutrients and food change the brain's behavior. See neuroinformatics and ANN.