neurology
n. uncountablen. 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.
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.
From New Latin neurologia. By surface analysis, neuro- + -logy.
Typically used without an article when referring to the field of study.