Neurology Meaning
/n(j)ʊ(ə)ˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe 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.
nounFocal neurologic signs; focal neurologic deficits.
Sentence Examples
Tom heard Mary is studying neurology at UCLA.
He's in the neurology department.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He decided to pursue a career in ____ after his grandfather had a sudden stroke.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She decided to specialize in ____ because she was fascinated by the brain.
Word Origin & History
From New Latin neurologia. By surface analysis, neuro- + -logy.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
He decided to pursue a career in ____ after his grandfather had a sudden stroke.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She decided to specialize in ____ because she was fascinated by the brain.