neurologist
/njuə'rɔlədʤist/
Definition
- Noun:
- A medical specialist in the nervous system and the disorders affecting it: A neurologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles.
Usage
- A neurologist is a type of physician. You typically see a neurologist if you have problems like chronic headaches, seizures, strokes, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease.
- The word is used as a countable noun (e.g., , , ).
Examples
- Noun:
- After her MRI, her primary care doctor referred her to a neurologist.
- The neurologist ordered a series of tests to assess nerve function.
- He is one of the leading neurologists in the field of movement disorders.
Advanced Usage
- The field of medicine practiced by a neurologist is neurology.
- She decided to specialize in neurology.
Variants and Related Words
- Neurology (n): The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Advances in neurology have improved treatment for many conditions.
- Neurological (adj): Relating to the nervous system or neurology.
- The patient exhibited several neurological symptoms.
- Neuro- (prefix): A combining form meaning "nerve" or "nervous system," used in many compound terms (e.g., , ).
Synonyms
- Nerve specialist: (Less common, informal) A doctor specializing in nerves.
- Clinical neurophysiologist: A specialist who focuses on testing the electrical functions of the brain and nerves.
Related Phrases
- To practice neurology: To work as a neurologist.
- He has been practicing neurology for over twenty years.
- Neurological consult/consultation: An appointment or meeting with a neurologist for expert advice.
- The general physician requested a neurological consultation.
Noun
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a medical specialist in the nervous system and the disorders affecting it
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