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neurology

[ noo-rol-uh-jee, nyoo- ]
/ nʊˈrɒl ə dʒi, nyʊ- /
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noun

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

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RELATED WORDS

nerves, sensorium

Nearby words

neuroleptic malignant syndrome, neurolinguistics, neurological, neurologically, neurologist, neurology, neurolysin, neurolysis, neurolytic, neuroma, neuroma cutis

Origin of neurology

From the New Latin word neurologia, dating back to 1675–85. See neuro-, -logy
Related formsneu·ro·log·i·cal [noo r-uh-loj-i-kuh l, nyoo r-] /ˌnʊər əˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl, ˌnyʊər-/, adjectiveneu·ro·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for neurology

neurology

/ (njʊˈrɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

the study of the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the nervous system
Derived Formsneurologist, noun
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medicine definitions for neurology

neurology

[ nu-rŏl′ə-jē ]

n.

The branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system and disorders affecting it.
Related formsneu•rol′o•gist n.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.

Science definitions for neurology

neurology

[ nu-rŏl′ə-jē ]

The scientific study of the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Culture definitions for neurology

neurology

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

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

The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.