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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However, scientists still do not fully understand the neurological mechanisms responsible for these experiences or how best to treat them when they occur in medical settings.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 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
They said the patient was being treated for a serious illness in a Lyon hospital and experienced neurological complications thought to have been "very likely linked" to the virus, based on initial findings.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
The findings could be especially relevant to neuroscience, where aging is closely connected to the development of serious neurological conditions.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 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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