neurology
pronunciation
How to pronounce neurology in British English:
UK [njʊəˈrɒlədʒi]
How to pronounce neurology in American English:
US [nʊˈrɑlədʒi]
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- Noun:
- the branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system and its disorders
- (neurology) the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders
Word Origin
- neurology (n.)
- "scientific study of the nervous system," 1680s, from Modern Latin neurologia, from Modern Greek neurologia (1660s), from neuro- (see neuro-) + -logia "study" (see -logy). Related: Neurological.
Example
- 1. Charcot 's work encompassed other aspects of neurology as well .
- 2. The navy isn 't the only one intrigued by neurology 's prospects for warfare .
- 3. We feel what the other is feeling-maybe not as strongly , or as profoundly-but empathy seems to be built into our neurology .
- 4. Elderly people with high blood levels of vitamins and omega 3 fatty acids had less brain shrinkage and better mental performance , a neurology study found .
- 5. Dr clinton wright , professor of neurology at columbia university , new york , found that moderate drinkers score higher in mental acuity tests than those who never touch alcohol .