neurology
UK: njuːˈrɒlədʒi | US: nʊˈrɑːlədʒi
n. the scientific study of the nervous system, including its structure, function, and disorders.
The word neurology combines Greek neuron (nerve) and -logia (study of). The connecting vowel -o- is typical in Greek-derived compound words. Originally, neuron referred to sinews or tendons in ancient Greek but evolved to mean "nerve" in scientific contexts. The suffix -logy denotes a field of study, reflecting the systematic examination of the nervous system in medicine and biology.
She specialized in neurology and researched brain disorders.
Advances in neurology have improved treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.
The neurology department at the hospital is equipped with cutting-edge technology.
His interest in neurology began after studying how the brain processes language.
The conference featured leading experts in pediatric neurology.