Word
neurology
Phoneticsneu·rol·o·gy
US/nʊˈɹɑɫədʒi/
UK/njuːɹˈɒlədʒi/
Definition
n. the study of the brain and the nerves in your body. Doctors in this field look at how the brain works and treat problems like headaches or memory loss.
n. the branch of medicine or biology that deals with the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
Examples
“She decided to study neurology to understand how the brain works.”
“After experiencing persistent numbness in his hands, he was referred to the neurology department for further testing.”
“Advances in neurology have provided deeper insights into the neurobiological underpinnings of degenerative conditions, allowing for more targeted therapeutic interventions in patient care.”
Examples
simple
“She decided to study neurology to understand how the brain works.”
contextual
“After experiencing persistent numbness in his hands, he was referred to the neurology department for further testing.”
complex
“Advances in neurology have provided deeper insights into the neurobiological underpinnings of degenerative conditions, allowing for more targeted therapeutic interventions in patient care.”
Usage
Typically used without an article when referring to the field of study.
Real-World Examples
“Approximately 800,000 people in Spain suffer from Alzheimer's disease, according to the latest estimates from the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN).” “The findings were published August 12, 2026, in Neurology , the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology .” Etymology
From New Latin neurologia. By surface analysis, neuro- + -logy.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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