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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Before our kids even learn the alphabet, we hand them tablets, and we know from neurological imagery that it is rotting their brains.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
These include health data, including your heart rate and heart rate variability, blood oxygen, sweat and stress levels, behavioral patterns, neurological changes and even brain waves.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
A player in concussion protocol must have at least 48 hours of inactivity and undergo neurological testing while meeting certain criteria without symptoms before being cleared to play.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
Impact statements from Arlo's parents said their son was still under treatment with the hospital's neurological department and an epilepsy clinic.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
To some researchers, it feels like a process of neurological hijacking.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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