neurologist
UK: njʊəˈrɒlədʒɪst | US: nʊˈrɑːlədʒɪst
n. a medical specialist who studies and treats disorders of the nervous system.
The word "neurologist" combines Greek roots: "neuron" (nerve) and "logos" (study, discourse). The suffix "-logist" denotes a specialist in a field. Historically, "neuron" referred to sinews or tendons in ancient Greek but evolved to mean nerves as understanding of anatomy advanced. The term reflects the scientific tradition of using Greek morphemes to name medical disciplines.
The neurologist diagnosed the patient with Parkinson’s disease.
She consulted a neurologist for her chronic migraines.
Neurologists often work with brain scan technologies like MRI.
After the accident, he was referred to a pediatric neurologist.
The research neurologist published a paper on neural plasticity.