Word
neurologist
Phoneticsneu·rol·o·gist
US/nʊˈɹɑɫədʒəst/
UK/njuːɹˈɒlədʒˌɪst/
Definition
n. a doctor who specializes in treating problems with the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. You see this person if you have issues like bad headaches or memory loss.
n. a medical practitioner specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. Refers to specialists focusing on the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
Examples
“The neurologist checked my reflexes during the exam.”
“After experiencing persistent numbness in her hands, she was referred to a neurologist for further testing.”
“The neurologist carefully reviewed the MRI scans to determine if the patient's symptoms were caused by a structural lesion or a functional neurological disorder.”
Examples
simple
“The neurologist checked my reflexes during the exam.”
contextual
“After experiencing persistent numbness in her hands, she was referred to a neurologist for further testing.”
complex
“The neurologist carefully reviewed the MRI scans to determine if the patient's symptoms were caused by a structural lesion or a functional neurological disorder.”
Real-World Examples
“By the time the neurologist told me the MRI results, I had self-diagnosed with everything from a brain tumour to stress.” “Prof Hugh Markus, a neurologist who leads the stroke medicine group at the University of Cambridge, has begun to answer this question.” Etymology
From neuro- + -logist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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