neurologist

noun

neu·​rol·​o·​gist nu̇-ˈrä-lə-jist How to pronounce neurologist (audio)
nyu̇-
: one specializing in neurology
especially : a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the nervous system

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The Role of Diet in Easing MS Symptoms For Kalina Sanders, MD, a neurologist and director of the Comprehensive MS Clinic at Baptist Health in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, the study reinforces how important dietary habits are for MS management. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Mar. 2025 He’s been able to share advice with other epileptic patients through social media, and with another young epileptic ballplayer who connected through their neurologist. Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 27 Feb. 2025 Boost your brain with tips from neurologists that can nurture physical health and prevent cognitive decline. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025 The therapy’s launch has been gradual due to bottlenecks related to diagnostic test requirements, the need for regular brain scans and the difficulty of finding neurologists, among other issues. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for neurologist

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of neurologist was in 1832

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“Neurologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neurologist. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

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neurologist

noun
neu·​rol·​o·​gist n(y)u̇-ˈräl-ə-jəst How to pronounce neurologist (audio)
: a specialist in neurology
especially : a physician who specializes in identifying and treating diseases of the nervous system

Medical Definition

neurologist

noun
neu·​rol·​o·​gist n(y)u̇-ˈräl-ə-jəst How to pronounce neurologist (audio)
: a person specializing in neurology
especially : a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the nervous system

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