Meaning & use

neurology

noun·Academic

The branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders.

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After her stroke, she was referred to a specialist in neurology for further treatment.

Advances in neurology have improved doctors' understanding of conditions like epilepsy and Parkinson's disease.

A note on using this word

A doctor who specializes in neurology is called a neurologist, distinct from a psychiatrist, who focuses on mental health.

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