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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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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 notes

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

Common pairings
study neurology department of neurology neurology ward

Word forms

neurologies plural

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Etymology

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

Origin: New Latin

clinical 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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