neurologist

noun

neu·​rol·​o·​gist nu̇-ˈrä-lə-jist 

nyu̇-

: one specializing in neurology

especially : a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the nervous system

Examples of neurologist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Worried, the teen's parents took him to a series of doctors to figure out what was wrong, until a pediatric neurologist finally suspected a condition called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, or SSPE. —Maria Godoy, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025

Speak with a neurologist or headache specialist about whether Botox is a potential and reasonable therapy for your migraine care. —Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025

Murray, a frequent Anderson collaborator, played neurologist Raleigh St. Clair, the husband of Royal’s daughter Margot (Gwyneth Paltrow). —Ellise Shafer, Variety, 28 Feb. 2025

Murray, a frequent Anderson collaborator, starred as neurologist Raleigh St. Clair. —EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neurologist

• apologist
• biologist
• ecologist
• ethnologist
• geologist
• hydrologist
• oncologist
• pathologist
• philologist
• psychologist
• technologist
• urologist

Kids Definition

neurologist

noun

neu·​rol·​o·​gist n(y)u̇-ˈräl-ə-jəst 

: 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 

: a person specializing in neurology

especially : a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the nervous system