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
Scientists have spent nearly 20 years identifying the biological, neurological, and psychosocial traits linked to SuperAgers.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
Online, however, it’s promoted as a solution for dozens of neurological conditions.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
The artist explained that she made a career change in 2014 after being diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia in 2011, a rare neurological condition that has paralysed her voice box.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
In other words, on the most basic neurological level, for someone with autism, a face is just another object.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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