"neuronaut" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: neuronauts [plural]
Etymology: neuro- + -naut Etymology templates: {{confix|en|neuro|naut}} neuro- + -naut Head templates: {{en-noun}} neuronaut (plural neuronauts)
  1. (rare) One who studies the brain and its workings, especially with regard to the effects of psychedelic drugs. Tags: rare Synonyms: psychonaut

Inflected forms

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