neurological
Britishadjective
Explanation
Anything neurological has to do with the nervous system — the brain, spinal cord, or nerves. A neurological disorder might affect a person's memory or the quality of their sleep. Neurological tests are used by doctors to see how well the patient's nervous system is working, and they involve things like balance, memory, and strength. A neurological illness can affect the brain, like Alzheimer's Disease, or coordination of the muscles, like Cerebral Palsy. Neurological and neurology, the study of the nervous system, come from Greek roots neuro, "pertaining to a nerve," and logia, "study."
Example Sentences
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It can create respiratory, pulmonary and neurological problems.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
What RFK Jr. and I have is a neurological disorder that causes abnormal contractions of different muscles.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
Many of them have been linked to endocrine disruption, neurological disorders, immune system suppression and even cancer.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
Phoebe was struggling to walk, and was misdiagnosed with Todd's Paralysis, a neurological condition experienced by individuals with epilepsy where a seizure is followed by a brief period of temporary paralysis.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
In other words, on the most basic neurological level, for someone with autism, a face is just another object.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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