neurologic
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to the nervous system or neurology: Describes anything connected to the body's nerves, brain, and spinal cord, or to the medical science that studies them.
Usage
- The adjective "neurologic" is used to modify nouns, indicating a relationship to neurology or the nervous system. It is primarily used in formal, medical, and scientific contexts. It is often interchangeable with "neurological."
Examples
- Adjective:
- The patient underwent a thorough neurologic examination.
- The study reported significant neurologic improvement after the new treatment.
- This symptom could indicate an underlying neurologic disorder.
Advanced Usage
- "Neurologic deficit": A clinical term for impairment of nervous system function.
- The stroke resulted in a severe neurologic deficit on his left side.
Variants and Related Words
- Neurological (adj): A common variant with identical meaning to "neurologic."
- She specializes in neurological research.
- Neurology (n): The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- He is a doctor who practices neurology.
- Neurologist (n): A physician specializing in neurology.
- The neurologist reviewed the brain scan.
Synonyms
- Neural: Pertaining to a nerve or the nervous system (often used in more specific biological/anatomical contexts).
- Nervous: Relating to the nerves or nervous system (broader and sometimes less clinical).
Related Phrases
- Neurologic exam/assessment: A specific series of tests to evaluate nervous system function.
- Neurologic sequelae: Medical term for conditions that are the consequence of a previous disease or injury affecting the nervous system.
Adjective
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of or relating to or used in or practicing neurology
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neurological evidence
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