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Definition of neurological

neurological

/ˌnʊrəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
neu · ro · log · i · cal
Adverb:neurologically
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1

Relating to the anatomy, physiology, or disorders of the nervous system, or to the branch of medicine that studies and treats it.

Example

"The patient underwent a comprehensive neurological examination to determine the cause of her recurring migraines."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from 'neurology' plus the adjectival suffix '-ical', ultimately deriving from Ancient Greek 'neuron' (meaning 'sinew' or 'nerve') and '-logia' (meaning 'study of').

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