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Neurologist: meaning, definitions and examples

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neurologist

 

[ nʊəˈrɒlədʒɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical profession

A neurologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system. This includes diseases and conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Neurologists handle cases such as epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and headaches. They often conduct various tests to understand the neurological condition of their patients.

Synonyms

brain doctor, nervous system specialist, neurology expert

Examples of usage

  • The neurologist prescribed medication for my migraine.
  • After a series of tests, the neurologist diagnosed him with multiple sclerosis.
  • She visited the neurologist to discuss her sleep issues.
  • The neurologist explained the results of the brain scan.

Translations

Translations of the word "neurologist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 neurologista

🇮🇳 तंत्रिका विशेषज्ञ

🇩🇪 Neurologe

🇮🇩 neurolog

🇺🇦 нейролог

🇵🇱 neurolog

🇯🇵 神経科医

🇫🇷 neurologue

🇪🇸 neurólogo

🇹🇷 nörolog

🇰🇷 신경과 의사

🇸🇦 طبيب أعصاب

🇨🇿 neurolog

🇸🇰 neurológ

🇨🇳 神经科医生

🇸🇮 nevrolog

🇮🇸 taugasérfræðingur

🇰🇿 нейролог

🇬🇪 ნევროლოგი

🇦🇿 nevrolog

🇲🇽 neurólogo

Etymology

The term 'neurologist' comes from 'neurology', which is derived from the Greek words 'neuron' meaning 'nerve' and 'logia' meaning 'study of'. The field of neurology began to take shape in the 19th century as scientists and physicians developed a deeper understanding of the nervous system and brain functions. As medicine advanced, particularly with the advent of technologies such as MRI and CT scans in the late 20th century, the specialty of neurology became more defined, leading to the creation of formal training programs for neurologists. Today, neurologists play a critical role in diagnosing and managing various neurological disorders, utilizing both clinical expertise and technological advancements.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,502, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.