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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The studies enrolled around 2,000 patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis—the most common form of the disease, in which patients experience new or worsening neurological symptoms—and evaluated Novartis’s drug against Sanofi’s Aubagio.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Exposure to particulate matter has been connected to respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses as well as neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Researchers hope to determine whether these strategies can further enhance axon regeneration and improve recovery following spinal cord injury, stroke, or other neurological diseases.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
The disease can be deadly when it leads to neurological complications such as meningitis and encephalitis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
As Silver observes, “Ten minutes without a pulse or sufficient blood oxygen levels is more than enough time to do severe neurological damage.”
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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