neurologist

/njuə'rɔlədʤist/

Thân thiện

A neurologist examines a patient's reflexes with a small rubber hammer.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a medical specialist in the nervous system and the disorders affecting it

Từ đồng nghĩa

• brain doctor