neurologist

/nʊˈɹɑːlədʒɪst/

nounneu · rol · o · gist

Think: “NEURons need a LOG (study) + IST (person)” → a neurologist is a person who studies nerves.

Yes, it's neurologist. Don’t drop the second “o”: it’s neuro + log + ist → neurol-o-gist.

Definition

  1. nouna medical doctor who specializes in the nervous system (the brain, spinal cord, and nerves) and treats related disorders

Examples

  • “After the concussion, Maya’s doctor referred her to a neurologist for further tests.”
  • “The neurologist explained how migraines can affect vision and concentration.”
  • “He scheduled an appointment with a neurologist to evaluate the numbness in his hand.”

Synonyms

nerve specialistbrain specialistneuroscience physicianneurology doctorspecialist

Translations

ES neurólogoPT neurologistaFR neurologue

Common misspellings

nurologistneuroligistneurolgistneorologistneurilogistneurolagistneurologystneurologest

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