Neuroscientifically
Neuroscientifically is an adverb used to indicate that a statement, analysis, or interpretation is grounded in neuroscience or neural mechanisms. It denotes that explanations rely on brain structures, neural circuits, or physiological processes rather than solely on behavioral or psychological observations. The term is distinct from neuroscientific, which is an adjective describing things pertaining to neuroscience; neuroscientifically specifically modifies verbs or sentences.
The word derives from neuroscience, the interdisciplinary field that studies the nervous system, combined with the
Usage and caution: While neuroscientific explanations can provide insight into mechanisms, there is concern about reductionism