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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It is California’s first major pesticide phaseout since 2019, when regulators announced the state was ending virtually all uses of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide linked to neurological issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
The 45-year-old Memphis resident was diagnosed in 2005 with transverse myelitis, a neurological disorder that left her nearly immobile.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
But, joking aside, he emphasizes that some of these diseases can be very serious, causing encephalitis, neurological impairment, and death.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
Parkinson's disease is a chronic, degenerative neurological disorder that affects the body's motor system, often causing shaking and other difficulties in movement.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
No adult has ever winked at me, other than the science teacher in elementary school who had the neurological condition.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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