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 Finally, listen to Dr. Sheri Friedman, head neurologist at a busy Colorado hospital, who has been seeing motorcycle injuries for 25 years. Josh Max, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 Many of the region’s small, rural hospitals didn’t have the patient volume to warrant hiring, say, a neurologist or a neonatologist. Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024 The conflict of information is what leads to motion sickness, said Anand K. Bery, MD, a neurologist at Mass Eye and Ear and instructor in otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at Harvard Medical School. Korin Miller, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024 Farrell’s wife has subsequently apologized on his behalf and stated that the singer would be consulting a neurologist. Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for neurologist 

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Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 Oct. 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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