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neurological

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˌnʊɹəˈɫɑdʒɪkəɫ// UK //njˌuːɹəlˈɒdʒɪkəl// neu·ro·log·i·cal

adj. relating to the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. You use this word when talking about health issues or conditions that affect how your body moves or thinks.

adj. relating to the structure, function, or disorders of the nervous system. Typically used attributively before nouns such as 'disorder', 'condition', or 'damage'.


SIMPLE

The doctor checked for neurological problems.

CONTEXTUAL

The specialist ran tests to rule out any neurological causes for his sudden memory loss.

COMPLEX

Advances in neuroimaging have allowed researchers to map the complex neurological pathways involved in human decision-making with unprecedented precision.

Synonyms
Origin

* neurology + -ical

Usage

Often modified by 'significant' or 'severe' when describing damage or impairment.

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