neurology

American  

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

noun

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

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neurology British  

/ njʊˈrɒlədʒɪ /

noun

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

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neurology Scientific  

/ n-rŏl′ə-jē /

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

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neurology Cultural  

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

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Other Word Forms

• neurologist
  noun
• neurological
  adjective
• neurologically
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of neurology

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

Explanation

In medicine, neurology is the study of nerves and the nervous system. A medical student who is interested in neurology will learn about strokes, epilepsy, and other nervous system disorders. The nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and ganglia throughout the body. Neurology involves the structure and function of these parts, and it also investigates diseases and disorders involving them. Because the brain is part of the nervous system, this includes brain trauma or dysfunction (like memory loss, concussions, and seizures). Neurology comes from the Greek neurologia, or "study of nerves."

Example Sentences

Dr. Sara Siavoshi, a board-certified obesity, neurology and headache specialist, treats about 5,000 patients in her practice.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

The company is also increasingly using an advanced practitioner model, which involves nurse practitioners and physician assistants managing more complex patient care into areas like oncology, neurology, and rare diseases, which have more favorable economics.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The trial, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital and led by Harvard neurology professor Hiroko Dodge, was conducted between 2018 and 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

One of the report's authors Prof Edo Richard, a professor of neurology at Radboud University Medical Centre in the Netherlands, sees dementia patients in his clinic.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Students of neurology or psychology study his case because it illustrates how the lobes of the frontal cortex—the two halves of your brain that meet in your forehead—are the seat of "executive functions."

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman