neurologist

[ noo-rol-uh-jist, nyoo- ]

noun

1. a physician specializing in neurology.

Word History and Origins

Origin of neurologist¹

First recorded in 1825–35; neurolog(y) + -ist

Example Sentences

Jones went along, accompanied by his neurologist, who gave strict instructions not to get too excited.

From BBC

In April 2024, Mr Lowe was diagnosed by a consultant neurologist at the Southern Health Trust with a “painful trigeminal neuropathy” which had “the Covid vaccine as its main causative factor”.

From BBC

After delivering immediate treatment, the physician recommended Hector see a plastic surgeon to treat “various open wounds on his face and body” as well as an ophthalmological surgeon and a neurologist.

From Los Angeles Times

Zachary Quinto stars as Oliver Wolf, a dedicated neurologist known for bursting into locker room speeches — “Clear eyes. Full hearts. Can’t breathe,” deadpans one of his interns, played by Aury Krebs — but not everyone portrayed on the show is always so confident.

From Los Angeles Times

Farrell’s wife, Etty Lau Farrell, said Sunday on Instagram that she and her husband are taking steps to move forward from the viral fight and that Farrell, 65, has scheduled appointments with a neurologist and an otolaryngologist.

From Los Angeles Times