neurologist

[noo-rol-uh-jist, nyoo-]

noun

1. a physician specializing in neurology.

Word History and Origins

Origin of neurologist¹

First recorded in 1825–35; neurolog(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

Some years ago, I was interviewing a Columbia neurologist for a potential article on imaging.

From Los Angeles Times

Finally, on July 18, 2022, the couple sat across from a neurologist who delivered the diagnosis with all the delicacy of an uppercut.

From Los Angeles Times

“MRNA vaccines do not cause the virus to mutate — they do that all on their own,” writes Steven Novella, a neurologist and veteran misinformation debunker.

From Los Angeles Times

Consultant neurologist Owen Pickrell said it was now used as a last resort but, for a minority number of patients, it was still the best option.

From BBC

He then waited several months to see a local neurologist, then several more months to see a more senior neurologist in Birmingham.

From BBC