neurology

CEFRC1

/n(j)ʊ(ə)ˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The medical study of the nervous system.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Focal neurologic signs; focal neurologic deficits.

Examples

  • Tom heard Mary is studying neurology at UCLA.

  • He's in the neurology department.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The results of a neurological examination.

  2. 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.

More examples

In context

  • Patient had no neurology.

  • Neurology is normal.

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Origin

noun

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