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

Examples of neurologist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are bottlenecks related to reimbursement uncertainties, diagnostic test requirements, the need for regular brain scans and difficulties finding neurologists. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2024 Katherine Paul, the singer-songwriter behind the project, has canceled all of her shows on the advice of a neurologist. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 24 July 2024 The wait time is expected to get worse over time due to an aging population and a declining number of specialists like geriatricians, neurologists, and radiologists. Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024 In addition to physical and occupational therapy, there was an ophthalmologist, a cardiologist, a neurologist, an audiologist, an ENT, an orthopedist and a number of developmental specialists. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 31 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for neurologist 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Neurologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neurologist. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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