neurology

nɪˈroʊlədʒi

Definitions

1. noun

the branch of medicine dealing with the study of the nervous system, especially the brain and spinal cord, and its disorders

“She decided to specialize in neurology after her grandmother’s diagnosis.”

2. noun

the branch of science that studies the structure and function of the nervous system

“The neurology department at the university is renowned for its research.”

Synonyms

  • neuropsychology
  • neuroscience

Antonyms

  • somatic medicine