Neurology

/nʊˈrɒlədʒi/ or /nʊˈrɑːlədʒi/ noun

The branch of medicine that studies and treats disorders of the nervous system, especially the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Doctors in this field are called neurologists.

From Greek 'neuron' meaning 'nerve' and '-logy' meaning 'study of'. It became a standard term with the rise of modern brain science in the 19th century.

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