neuropathology

[ noor-oh-puh-thol-uh-jee, nyoor- ]

noun

1. the pathology of the nervous system.

neuropathology

/ ˌnjʊərəʊˌpæθəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; ˌnjʊərəʊpəˈθɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the study of diseases of the nervous system

Derived Forms

• neuropathological, adjective
• ˌneuropaˈthologist, noun

Other Words From

• neu·ro·path·o·log·i·cal [n, oo, r-oh-path-, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
• neuro·pa·tholo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of neuropathology¹

First recorded in 1850–55; neuro- + pathology

Example Sentences

Neuropathology expert Prof Al-Sarraj said her brain injury was similar to those in car crashes and falls from a significant height.

From BBC

Four exhibited abnormal behavior prior to their deaths, possibly due to neuropathology associated with the parasite.

From Science Daily

“By combining our expertise in the fields of neuropathology, biostatistics, neuroscience, neuroimaging and neurology to address Alzheimer’s disease from all angles, we’ve made significant strides in understanding how it affects the brain,” says Murray.

From Seattle Times

Ph.D., director of neuropathology and ophthalmic pathology and a professor of oncology and pathology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

From Science Daily

The researchers also looked at other factors that could moderate the relationship between personality and dementia risk and neuropathology, including age, gender and educational attainment.

From Science Daily