Neurology

The branch of medicine that studies the organization, function, and treatment of diseases of the nervous system.

The medical specialty that is concerned with diagnosis, operative, and medical treatment of the brain, spinal cord, and disorders of the nerves.

The scientific study of the nervous system and its diseases.

Referring to both nerves and muscles.

That branch of medicine concerned with the structure, function, and diseases of the nervous system.

Branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems.

The branch of medical science that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders of the brain and nervous system. Examples of neurological disorders include ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), Alzheimer’s disease, brain tumors, epilepsy, headache, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, spinal cord injuries, stroke, and tremor. A neurologist is a physician with specialized training in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders of the brain and nervous system.

The study of the structure, functioning, and diseases of the nervous system (including the brain, spinal cord, and all the peripheral nerves).

The branch of medical practice and science which is concerned with the study of the nervous system and its disorders. Specialists in neurology neurologists examine a patient’s nerves, sensory and motor functions and reflexes. They use modern imaging techniques for example, CT scanning and MRI to aid diagnosis. Until relatively recently, many neurological conditions could be treated only with palliative methods. Now there is much improved understanding of the nervous system and its disorders, with closer liaison between psychiatrists and neurologists as well as neurosurgeons.

Scientific study of the structure, function, and pathology of the nervous system.

Study of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems.

The field of medicine that focuses on the study of the nervous system and its related disorders is called neurology. Neurologists are equipped to assess nerves, reflexes, motor skills, sensory abilities, and muscle functions to diagnose the root and scope of a condition. They specialize in treating ailments like migraines and Parkinson’s disease that originate from neurological issues. Additionally, they provide care and assistance to individuals battling progressive diseases like multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy.