Meaning & use
neurology
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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