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Synonyms for neurology

Grammar : Noun
Spell : noo-rol-uh-jee, nyoo-
Phonetic Transcription : nʊˈrɒl ə dʒi, nyʊ-

Définition of neurology

Origin :
  • "scientific study of the nervous system," 1680s, from Modern Latin neurologia, from Modern Greek neurologia (1660s), from neuro- (see neuro-) + -logia "study" (see -logy). Related: Neurological.
  • As in nervous system : noun central nervous system
Example sentences :
  • That was the secret of the advances he was enabled to make in neurology.
  • Extract from : « Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 1 (of 6) » by Havelock Ellis
  • Neurology describes the system of the nerves and of the brain; dermatology treats of the skin.
  • Extract from : « The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 » by Various
  • Herophilus discovered the fundamental principles of neurology, and advanced the anatomy of the brain and spinal cord.
  • Extract from : « Beacon Lights of History, Volume III » by John Lord
  • It produces not only a full casuistic but seeks to give some explanation aside from a reference to neurology.
  • Extract from : « Sleep Walking and Moon Walking » by Isidor Isaak Sadger
  • He got interested in neurology from the physics angle toward the end of his life, and contributed a lot to cybernetics.
  • Extract from : « Sentiment, Inc. » by Poul William Anderson
  • Ever since neurology began, the course of this nerve has arrested the attention of anatomists.
  • Extract from : « The Origin of Vertebrates » by Walter Holbrook Gaskell
  • This primitive quest constitutes the greater part of the “neurology” of our day, and some advance has been made along its lines.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 » by Various
  • Several male members of the family have had successful careers in neurology, law, meteorology, politics and mathematics.
  • Extract from : « Vocational Psychology: Its Problems and Methods » by Harry L. Hollingworth
  • You ain't never stepped bar'foot out o' your bed into a pool o' water, and you all doubled up with neurology in your j'ints.
  • Extract from : « Hildegarde's Home » by Laura E. Richards
  • I suppose she does have the neurology, and she's a poor broken-down creature.
  • Extract from : « Deephaven and Selected Stories & Sketches » by Sarah Orne Jewett

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