neurology

American  

[noo-rol-uh-jee, nyoo-] / nʊˈrɒl ə dʒi, nyʊ- /

noun

1. the science of the nerves and the nervous system, especially of the diseases affecting them.

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neurology British  

/ njʊˈrɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the study of the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the nervous system

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neurology Scientific  

/ n-rŏl′ə-jē /

1. The scientific study of the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of nerves and the nervous system.

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neurology Cultural  

1. The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the nervous system.

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Other Word Forms

• neurological adjective
• neurologically adverb
• neurologist noun

Etymology

Origin of neurology

From the New Latin word neurologia, dating back to 1675–85. See neuro-, -logy

Example Sentences

"This progress paves the way for applications in oncology, neurology and immunology. It changes how we think about nanoparticles - not only as delivery tools but also as active therapeutic agents," said Professor Shi.

From Science Daily

But there came no scientific breakthrough, no new understanding of neurology, no expensive new treatments.

From BBC

He managed to get teams such as wheelchair services, physiotherapy, neurology and children's services all in a room every three months so they were working together, not separately.

From BBC

Developing a non-invasive treatment for an injured brain remains one of neurology's biggest challenges.

From Science Daily

Ph.D., associate professor of radiology and neurology in the Department of Radiology at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.

From Science Daily