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Definition of neurologic

neurologic

/ˌnʊərəˈlɒdʒɪk/
neu · ro · log · ic
Adverb:neurologically
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• adjective

1

Relating to the anatomy, functions, or organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system, or to the medical specialty of neurology.

Example

"The physician ordered a comprehensive neurologic examination to determine the cause of the patient's persistent numbness."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Neurologic" and "neurological" are interchangeable, though "neurologic" is frequently preferred in clinical American medical writing, whereas "neurological" is far more common in general usage.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from "neurology" and the suffix "-ic", ultimately deriving from Ancient Greek "neuron" (sinew, nerve) and "-logia" (study of).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Neurologic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/neurologic
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