noun

neurologist

noun

A doctor who specializes in the nervous system and its disorders.

"The neurologist ordered an MRI to check for nerve damage."

"She has seen a neurologist about her recurring migraines."

How to Use Neurologist

Learner’s notes

In 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

neurosurgeon →

Common pairings

see a neurologist pediatric neurologist consult a neurologist

neurologists plural

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The _____ ordered an MRI to check for nerve damage.

From neuro- ("nerve") plus -logist ("one who studies"), ultimately from Greek neuron ("nerve").

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