neurology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of nervous system including the brain and spinal cord of the central nervous system and the nerves, muscles, and neuromuscular junction of the peripheral nervous system.
  2. Focal neurologic signs; focal neurologic deficits.
  3. The results of a neurological examination.

Pronunciation

/n(j)ʊ(ə)ˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-neurology.wav

Word forms

neurology neurologies

Etymology

From New Latin neurologia. By surface analysis, neuro- + -logy.

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