neurologist

noun

neu·​rol·​o·​gist nu̇-ˈrä-lə-jist How to pronounce neurologist (audio)
nyu̇-
: one specializing in neurology
especially : a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the nervous system

Examples of neurologist in a Sentence

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He was shut down to talk to outside neurologists about his playing future. David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024 The Link Between Chlorine and Eczema 6 Sources By Heidi Moawad, MD Dr. Moawad is a neurologist and expert in brain health. Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024 The therapy’s launch has been gradual due to bottlenecks related to diagnostic test requirements, regular brain scans and finding neurologists, among other issues. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024 This makes a neurologist an important addition to your menopause care team. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for neurologist 

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neurologist was in 1832

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“Neurologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neurologist. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

neurologist

noun
neu·​rol·​o·​gist n(y)u̇-ˈräl-ə-jəst How to pronounce neurologist (audio)
: a specialist in neurology
especially : a physician who specializes in identifying and treating diseases of the nervous system

Medical Definition

neurologist

noun
neu·​rol·​o·​gist n(y)u̇-ˈräl-ə-jəst How to pronounce neurologist (audio)
: a person specializing in neurology
especially : a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the nervous system
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