neurological
relating to the nervous system
About the brain, spinal cord, nerves, or the medical study of their problems.
neurological [noun]
- The patient was referred to a specialist for further neurological evaluation.
- She was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder that affects muscle control.
- Neurological symptoms such as numbness and weakness appeared after the accident.
- The study explored the neurological effects of long-term stress on the brain.
- An MRI scan can reveal many types of neurological damage.
- He has a neurological problem that makes his hands shake.
- The doctor sent her to a hospital for a neurological test.
- They are studying the neurological changes in the brain after a stroke.
- The disease causes serious neurological symptoms in older people.
- She is interested in neurological diseases and wants to become a doctor.
- Base: neurological
neurological condition
1medical problem of nervous system
A medical problem that affects the brain, spinal cord, or nerves.
- She was born with a neurological condition that affects her speech.
- Many neurological conditions can now be managed with modern drugs.
neurological damage
1physical harm to nervous system
Physical injury to the brain, spinal cord, or nerves that stops them working normally.
- Lack of oxygen during birth can cause long-term neurological damage.
- The accident resulted in severe neurological damage and paralysis.
neurological deficit
1loss of normal nerve function
A problem where some normal brain or nerve function is lost, for example loss of speech, movement, or feeling.
- The stroke left him with a mild neurological deficit in his right arm.
- Immediate treatment can reduce long-term neurological deficits after a stroke.
neurological development
1growth of nervous system
How the brain and nervous system grow and change, especially in babies and children.
- Good nutrition is important for healthy neurological development in early childhood.
- The study followed the neurological development of premature infants.
neurological disease
1disease of brain or nerves
A sickness that mainly affects the brain, spinal cord, or nerves.
- Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurological disease that affects memory.
- Researchers are looking for new treatments for rare neurological diseases.
neurological disorder
1disease of the nervous system
An illness that harms the brain, spinal cord, or nerves and changes how they work.
- Parkinson’s disease is a common neurological disorder in older adults.
- The clinic specializes in treating children with neurological disorders.
neurological examination
1medical test of nervous system
A series of tests a doctor does to see how well your brain, spinal cord, and nerves are working.
- The doctor performed a full neurological examination after the head injury.
- During the neurological examination, she checked his balance and reflexes.
neurological function
1how the nervous system works
The way the brain, spinal cord, and nerves work to control the body and mind.
- Regular exercise may improve neurological function in older adults.
- The medication helped restore some neurological function after the injury.
neurological status
1current state of nervous system
A doctor’s description of how a patient’s brain and nerves are working at a certain time.
- Nurses checked his neurological status every hour after surgery.
- Her neurological status remained stable during the night.
neurological symptoms
1signs of nervous system problems
Changes in how a person feels, moves, or thinks that show something is wrong with the brain, spinal cord, or nerves.
- Neurological symptoms such as dizziness and blurred vision must be checked quickly.
- If you notice sudden neurological symptoms, call emergency services.