noun Uncommon

neurology

nuu-RO-luhd-zhee

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.”

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noun

The branch of medicine concerned with the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

"He is training in neurology to treat conditions like epilepsy."

"The hospital opened a new neurology department last year."

How to use neurology

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In plain EnglishThe medical field that studies and treats the nervous system.

Common pairings

study neurology department of neurology neurology ward

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

neurologies plural

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Etymology

From New Latin neurologia, built from neuro- ("nerve") plus -logy ("study of").

Origin: New Latin

Synonyms

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clinical neurology

Rhymes for neurology

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Frequently asked questions

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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