The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word ENCEPHALOGRAM
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The straight part
We know that "it helps you study brain function" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it helps you study brain function = encephalogram.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ENCEPHALOGRAM mean?
ENCEPHALOGRAM noun- An image of the brain obtained by encephalography.