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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"Now we have this neurological problem with her so that's the reason we're thinking about leaving," Iryna says.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
They have also been able to reveal neural circuits governing specific memories, feelings and behaviors relevant for neurological and psychiatric disorders.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
In his closing argument Thursday, Blacknell also noted that no medical professional made a finding that Linton was “malingering,” essentially faking an illness, during the neurological tests.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
“We do it with our older populations but I have also gotten it pulled into clinics in our neurological population,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
The technology allowed researchers to examine finer slices of the neurological networks, their sum and their parts.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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