noun
neurologist
Neurologist (noun) means a doctor who specializes in the nervous system and its disorders. Example: “The neurologist ordered an MRI to check for nerve damage.”
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A doctor who specializes in the nervous system and its disorders.
"And most neurologists are in the habit of prescribing antispasticity drugs like tizanidine and baclofen, which are oral and inexpensive, but which cause drowsiness and weaken every muscle in the body, not just the target ones."
— Donald G. Mcneil Jr, After a Stroke, Freeing Muscles With Botox (2009)
"The neurologist ordered an MRI to check for nerve damage."
"She has seen a neurologist about her recurring migraines."
"When a neurologist ruled out medical causes like Lyme disease, Ms. Abaspour recalled, her husband said, “I think we should just give her a placebo — it’s all in her head.”"
— Pam Belluck, Living With Love, Chaos and Haley (2006)
How to use neurologist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA doctor who treats problems with the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Common mistake
A neurologist diagnoses and treats nerve conditions but usually does not perform surgery — that is the job of a neurosurgeon.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
see a neurologist
pediatric neurologist
consult a neurologist
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Word forms
- Plural
- neurologists
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Etymology
From neuro- ("nerve") plus -logist ("one who studies"), ultimately from Greek neuron ("nerve").
Synonyms
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brain doctor
Rhymes for neurologist
geologist
zoologist
biologist
urologist
oncologist
genealogist
radiologist
pathologist
seismologist
psychologist
cardiologist
gynecologist
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Frequently asked questions
What does “neurologist” mean?
The word “neurologist” means a doctor who specializes in the nervous system and its disorders. In plain terms, a doctor who treats problems with the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
How do you use “neurologist” in a sentence?
Here is “neurologist” used in a sentence: “The neurologist ordered an MRI to check for nerve damage.”
What part of speech is “neurologist”?
“Neurologist” is a noun.
Where does the word “neurologist” come from?
The word “neurologist” comes from Greek. From neuro- ("nerve") plus -logist ("one who studies"), ultimately from Greek neuron ("nerve").
