neurology
Neurology (noun) means the branch of medicine concerned with the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Example: “He is training in neurology to treat conditions like epilepsy.”
How to use neurology
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe medical field that studies and treats the nervous system.
Word forms
neurologies plural
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Etymology
From New Latin neurologia, built from neuro- ("nerve") plus -logy ("study of").
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What does “neurology” mean?
The word “neurology” means the branch of medicine concerned with the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. In plain terms, the medical field that studies and treats the nervous system.
How do you pronounce “neurology”?
“Neurology” is pronounced nuu-RO-luhd-zhee (/n(j)ʊ(ə)ˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ in IPA).
How do you use “neurology” in a sentence?
Here is “neurology” used in a sentence: “He is training in neurology to treat conditions like epilepsy.”
What part of speech is “neurology”?
“Neurology” is a noun.
Where does the word “neurology” come from?
The word “neurology” comes from New Latin. From New Latin neurologia, built from neuro- ("nerve") plus -logy ("study of").
Is “neurology” a common word?
“Neurology” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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