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neurologist

/nʊˈrɑːlədʒɪst/
neu · rol · o · gist
Adverb:neurologically
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Plural:neurologists
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Adjective:neurological
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neurologist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A medical specialist trained in the diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases and disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system.

Example

"Her primary care doctor referred her to a neurologist to investigate the cause of her chronic migraines."

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Word Nuance & Usage

A neurologist is a medical physician who diagnoses and treats disorders of the nervous system nonsurgically (distinct from a neurosurgeon, who performs surgery, and a psychiatrist, who focuses on mental health disorders).

• Rhymes for neurologist

• Nearby Words

neurologic
neurological
neurologically
neurologist
neurology
neuromelanin
neuron

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from 'neurology' + '-ist', ultimately deriving from Ancient Greek 'neuron' (nerve or sinew) and '-logia' (study of).

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