Neurology

/nʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

noun

A branch of medicine that deals with diseases and conditions of the nervous system.

After experiencing frequent headaches, she decided to consult a specialist in neurology

General, Technical

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Neurology is specifically a medical field, not used for general nervous system studies.

She's studying neurology, focusing on treating neurological diseases.

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Use 'neurology' when talking about the brain, spinal cord, or nerves health and diseases.

The neurology conference discussed breakthroughs in brain injury treatments.

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'Neurology' refers to both the study and the medical practice by specialist doctors called neurologists.

He became a neurology expert after ten years of intensive study and practice.

neurobiologist

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