neural activity

noun phrase

Meaning

The electrical and chemical signaling processes occurring within the nervous system.

Examples

Researchers monitored neural activity in the visual cortex to understand how the brain processes light.
High levels of neural activity were recorded while the patient was solving mathematical equations.

Synonyms: brain activity, neuronal firing, neurotransmission

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neural activity

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈnʊrəl ækˈtɪvɪti/

Definition

The electrical and chemical signaling processes occurring within the nervous system.

Examples

Researchers monitored neural activity in the visual cortex to understand how the brain processes light.
High levels of neural activity were recorded while the patient was solving mathematical equations.
Sleep deprivation can significantly alter normal neural activity patterns in the prefrontal cortex.

Synonyms of neural activity

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