neurology

[noo-rol-uh-jee, nyoo-]

noun

1. the science of the nerves and the nervous system, especially of the diseases affecting them.

neurology

/ njʊˈrɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the study of the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the nervous system

neurology

1. The scientific study of the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of nerves and the nervous system.

neurology

1. The branch of medicine devoted to the study and care of the nervous system.

Other Word Forms

• neurologist noun
• neurological adjective
• neurologically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of neurology¹

From the New Latin word neurologia, dating back to 1675–85. See neuro-, -logy

Example Sentences

She was also the senior nurse on a neurology ward.

From BBC

Since the suspension of her grant, Rathbun, who works out of a lab at UCLA’s neurology department, has been seeking other funding sources.

From Los Angeles Times

Resident doctors - formerly known as junior doctors - can start speciality training after two years, to progress their careers and pursue a particular area of medicine such as neurology, dermatology or general practice.

From BBC

His case was referred back to Worcester and its neurology therapy team.

From BBC

He then moved to New York to compose music for a girlfriend’s dance company until his curiosity about how the brain works led him to neurology.

From Los Angeles Times