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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Parkinson's disease is a chronic, degenerative neurological disorder that affects the body's motor system, often causing shaking and other difficulties in movement.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
It is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, with about 153,000 people in the UK living with the condition.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Online, however, it’s promoted as a solution for dozens of neurological conditions.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Problems affecting the locus coeruleus have been linked to numerous neurological and psychiatric disorders.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 5, 2026
No adult has ever winked at me, other than the science teacher in elementary school who had the neurological condition.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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