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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The findings also suggest that people with known past exposure to chlorpyrifos may benefit from closer neurological monitoring, particularly as researchers continue to investigate the long-term effects of pesticide exposure on brain health.
From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026
Advancements in blood testing, imaging, wearables, and AI are fueling growth in early cancer detection and neurological screening.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
Symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever can range from fever and a rash to long-term effects that include damage to internal organs or neurological disorders.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
They reveal the complex sentencing exercise, including submissions about the boys' neurological impairments and their capacity to understand the impact that they had had on the victims.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Doctors later concluded that his neurological disorder might have been triggered by trauma in prison.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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