noun the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice

  • The medical community recognizes addiction as a serious health condition that requires treatment.
  • My friend's addiction to video games is really affecting his grades.
  • I can't believe how addicted I am to this new TV show.
  • Her addiction to shopping is like a black hole that never seems to be filled.

noun The cerebral cortex is the outer layer of the brain responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, perception, and decision making.

  • The cerebral cortex is responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, memory, and perception.
  • The cerebral cortex is like the brain's control center for thinking and understanding.
  • The cerebral cortex is where all the brain magic happens.
  • Think of the cerebral cortex as the CEO of the brain, making all the important decisions.

noun A hypothetical permanent change in the brain accounting for the existence of memory; a memory trace.

  • The study of engrams in neuroscience aims to understand how memories are stored in the brain.
  • I read an interesting article about engrams and memory retention.
  • Dude, my engram for that party last night is still fresh in my mind.
  • The engram of that traumatic event is etched into her memory forever.

adjective involuntary - done without will or conscious control

  • The patient experienced involuntary muscle spasms due to the medication.
  • She couldn't control her involuntary laughter during the serious meeting.
  • My leg started doing this involuntary twitch thing, it was so weird.
  • His involuntary reaction to the news spoke volumes about his true feelings.

noun a person with a mental illness

adjective relating to the mind or intellect

  • The patient is receiving treatment for their mental health condition.
  • She's been feeling a bit off lately, maybe it's a mental thing.
  • I can't handle all this stress, it's messing with my mental state.
  • His mental fortress was strong, able to withstand any challenge.

noun the act of reflecting or imitating closely

verb to reflect or imitate closely

  • The therapist observed that the patient was mirroring the behavior of their family members.
  • I noticed you were mirroring my gestures during our conversation.
  • Stop mirroring me, it's getting annoying.
  • The artist created a masterpiece by mirroring the beauty of nature in their painting.

noun a bundle of fibers that transmits impulses of sensation to the brain or spinal cord, and impulses from these to the muscles and organs

verb to give the courage or confidence to do something

  • The nerve carries signals between the brain and other parts of the body.
  • I can't believe she had the nerve to ask for a raise after just starting the job.
  • He's really getting on my nerves with all his complaining.
  • Stepping out of her comfort zone took a lot of nerve.

noun the process of supplying an organ or tissue with nutrients and oxygen by means of blood vessels

  • The patient's perfusion status was carefully monitored during the surgery.
  • The doctors kept an eye on the perfusion of the patient throughout the operation.
  • They made sure the blood flow was good during the procedure.
  • The perfusion of ideas in the brainstorming session was impressive.

noun an action that is performed as a response to a stimulus and without conscious thought

verb to react instinctively or automatically

adjective reflecting back, capable of reflecting light or sound

  • The doctor tested my reflexes by tapping my knee with a small hammer.
  • I always have a reflex to sneeze whenever I walk into a dusty room.
  • His reflexes are so quick, he could dodge a bullet!
  • Her reflex to apologize immediately showed her good manners.

noun An idea or opinion produced by thinking or occurring suddenly in the mind

verb Past tense of think, to have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something

  • Her thought process was meticulous and thorough, leading to well-informed decisions.
  • I never thought he would actually show up to the party, but there he was.
  • I thought we were going to hang out today, but he totally ghosted me.
  • The thought of starting a new chapter in life filled her with both excitement and anxiety.

noun a person who studies and analyzes human behavior and the ways in which it can be influenced or changed

  • The behavioural scientist conducted a study on the effects of social media on adolescent behavior.
  • My friend is a behavioural scientist who studies how people make decisions.
  • The behavioural scientist is always analyzing everyone's actions like a detective.
  • Being a behavioural scientist is like being a detective of human behavior.

adjective relating to or affecting the sense of taste

  • The gustatory system is responsible for our sense of taste.
  • I love trying new foods and experiencing different gustatory sensations.
  • This pizza is so gustatory, I can't get enough!
  • His gustatory appreciation for music was evident in the way he savored each note.

noun a change in gene expression that does not involve changes to the underlying DNA sequence

adjective relating to or involving changes in gene expression that are independent of the DNA sequence

  • The study aims to understand the epigenetic changes that occur during fetal development.
  • I heard that epigenetic factors can influence our health outcomes.
  • Did you know that epigenetic stuff can impact how our genes are expressed?
  • Just like a fingerprint, epigenetic marks can leave a lasting impression on our genetic code.