neurology
nounfemininetécnico/new.ɾu.lu.ˈʒi.ɐ/medium
neu·ro·lo·gi·a
Definition
The branch of medicine or biology that deals with the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
He works in the department of neurology at the city hospital.
Advances in neurology have improved treatments for stroke patients.
Common collocations
clinical neurologydepartment of neurologypediatric neurologyneurology specialist
Etymology
Do grego 'neuron' (nervo) + 'logos' (estudo, tratado).