Definition of Neurology from 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam in visual dictionary and thesaurus for GRE candidates and advanced learners of English
/n(y)o͝oˈräləjē/ (noun)
Definition
the branch of medicine dealing with the nervous system, human brain and neurons and the structure, functions of these parts and the disease related to them
Example
Neurology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. The nervous system is a complex, sophisticated system that regulates and coordinates body activities. It has two major divisions: sympathetic nervous system and parasympathetic nervous system.
Source of example: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu
Parts of speech
Noun: neurologist
Adjective: neurological
Adjective: neurologic
Adverb: neurologically
