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neurology

/n(j)uˈɹɒlədʒi/

Meanings
noun
The branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of nervous system including the brain and spinal cord of the central nervous system and the nerves, muscles, and neuromuscular junction of the peripheral nervous system.

Examples :

"The doctor specializing in neurology examined the patient's brain and spinal cord to diagnose the cause of the seizures. "
medicine physiology anatomy organ body disease science

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Illustration examination

examination noun

/ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of examining.

"The examination of the patient's symptoms took several hours. "

Illustration including

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration junction

junction noun

/ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

The act of joining, or the state of being joined.

"The junction of the two pipes caused a slight leak. "

Illustration neurological

neurological adjective

/ˌnʊrəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ /ˌnjʊrəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

Dealing with neurology, the study of the brain

"The doctor suspected a neurological problem might be causing his difficulty concentrating in class. "

Illustration medicine

medicine noun

/ˈmed(ɪ).sn̩/ /ˈmɛ.dɪ.sɪn/

A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.

"The medicine helped my grandmother feel better after she had the flu. "

Illustration diagnose

diagnose verb

/daɪəɡˈnəʊz/ /daɪəɡˈnoʊs/

To determine which disease is causing a sick person's signs and symptoms; to find the diagnosis.

"The doctor diagnosed the student's illness as the flu. "

Illustration examined

examined verb

/ɪɡˈzæmɪnd/

To observe or inspect carefully or critically

"He examined the crime scene for clues."

Illustration neurologic

neurologic adjective

/ˌnʊrəˈlɑdʒɪk/ /ˌnjʊrəˈlɑdʒɪk/

Relating to neurology or the nervous system.

"The doctor ordered a neurologic exam to check the patient's reflexes and nerve function. "

Illustration neuromuscular

neuromuscular adjective

/ˌnjʊroʊˈmʌskjələr/ /ˌnʊroʊˈmʌskjələr/

Pertaining to the voluntary or reflexive control of muscles by nerves.

"Multiple sclerosis is a neuromuscular disease."

Illustration disorders

disorders noun

/dɪsˈɔːrdərz/ /dɪˈsɔːrdərz/

Absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.

"After playing the children left the room in disorder."

Illustration specializing

specializing verb

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪsɪŋ/

To make distinct or separate, particularly:

"The doctor is specializing in heart conditions to better understand and treat them. "

Illustration peripheral

peripheral noun

/pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/

A peripheral device.

"My printer is a helpful peripheral for my computer, allowing me to print my school assignments. "