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."
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As well as suffering with neurological fatigue, Saskia said she developed a form of obsessive compulsive disorder and became sensitive to loud noises and bright lights.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Identifying that chemical could help scientists better understand neurological disorders, unusual visual experiences, and the processes through which the brain creates our perception of reality.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026
Understanding how this signaling network is organized could eventually change how certain neurological and mental health conditions are treated.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
She’s advocated for awareness and co-hosts the podcast “Messy,” where she has talked about living with chronic illness, with actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who has had the neurological disorder for over 20 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Even the background noise of a city can impact the ability to learn and remember, and can deplete neurological resources.
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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