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.”
noun
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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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe medical field that studies and treats the nervous system.
Common pairings
study neurology
department of neurology
neurology ward
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- neurologies
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Etymology
From New Latin neurologia, built from neuro- ("nerve") plus -logy ("study of").
Synonyms
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clinical neurology
Rhymes for neurology
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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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