neurological — relating to the nervous system and its disorders
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to the nervous system and its disorders
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌnʊrəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
Example Sentences
- After the roller coaster ride, he joked that he needed a neurological check-up because he couldn't walk straight.
- The neurological effects of sleep deprivation include difficulty concentrating and memory problems.
- She blamed her terrible sense of direction on a mysterious neurological condition she called 'chronic GPS dependency.'
neurological
ADJECTIVE[/ˌnʊrəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/]
relating to the nervous system and its disorders
relating to the nervous system and its disorders
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Greek 'neuron' (nerve) and 'logos' (study, discourse), this medical term emerged in the 19th century as neurology developed into an independent medical discipline. The adjective form was created to describe matters pertaining to the scientific study of the nervous system.
Breakdown
neuro- (from Greek neuron, meaning nerve) + -logical (from logos, meaning study or science, combined with the adjectival suffix -ical, meaning 'of or relating to').
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📝Examples
“After the roller coaster ride, he joked that he needed a neurological check-up because he couldn't walk straight.”
“The neurological effects of sleep deprivation include difficulty concentrating and memory problems.”
“She blamed her terrible sense of direction on a mysterious neurological condition she called 'chronic GPS dependency.'”
“The neurological research team discovered new insights into brain plasticity.”
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