clinical neurology
- Noun:
- The medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system: Clinical neurology is the branch of medicine that focuses on diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. It involves evaluating patients through history and examination to diagnose conditions and manage them, often using medication, therapy, or other interventions.
- Noun:
- After his stroke, he was referred to a specialist in clinical neurology.
- Advances in clinical neurology have improved treatments for epilepsy and multiple sclerosis.
- She is pursuing a residency in clinical neurology to become a neurologist.
"Practice of clinical neurology": Refers to the professional application of this medical specialty.
- The practice of clinical neurology requires a deep understanding of neuroanatomy and pathophysiology.
"Clinical neurology department": A hospital division dedicated to this specialty.
- The clinical neurology department at the university hospital is a leading research center.
Neurology (n): The broader scientific study of the nervous system, its structure, function, and disorders. Clinical neurology is the applied medical branch of this field.
- Basic research in neurology often informs new approaches in clinical neurology.
Neurologist (n): A physician who specializes in clinical neurology.
- The neurologist ordered an MRI to investigate the cause of the headaches.
Neuropathy (n): A disorder or disease of the nerves, a common condition addressed in clinical neurology.
- Diabetic neuropathy is frequently managed within clinical neurology.
- Neurological medicine: A synonymous term for the medical practice focused on nervous system disorders.
Neurological examination: A key diagnostic procedure in clinical neurology involving tests of nervous system function.
- The doctor performed a thorough neurological examination.
Neurological disorder: A condition affecting the nervous system, which is the focus of clinical neurology.
- Parkinson's disease is a chronic neurological disorder.
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(neurology) the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders
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