A1 noun Neutral

neurologist

/nʊˈrɑːl.ə.dʒɪst/

A neurologist is a special doctor who treats problems with the brain, nerves, and spinal cord. They help people who have bad headaches, memory loss, or trouble moving their bodies.

Beispiele

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1

I have a lot of headaches, so I need to see a neurologist.

I have a lot of headaches, so I need to see a neurologist.

2

The patient was referred to a neurologist for a brain scan.

The patient was referred to a neurologist for a brain scan.

3

My doctor told me to go see a neurologist about my shaky hands.

My doctor told me to go see a neurologist about my shaky hands.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
neurology
Adverb
neurologically
Adjektiv
neurological
Verwandt
neuron
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Merkhilfe

Remember that 'neuro' means nerve and 'logist' means a person who studies. So, a neurologist is a 'nerve-study person.'

Schnelles Quiz

The ____ used a small hammer to check the patient's reflexes.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: neurologist

Beispiele

1

I have a lot of headaches, so I need to see a neurologist.

everyday

I have a lot of headaches, so I need to see a neurologist.

2

The patient was referred to a neurologist for a brain scan.

formal

The patient was referred to a neurologist for a brain scan.

3

My doctor told me to go see a neurologist about my shaky hands.

informal

My doctor told me to go see a neurologist about my shaky hands.

4

Neurologists study how the human brain sends signals to the rest of the body.

academic

Neurologists study how the human brain sends signals to the rest of the body.

5

The hospital group is looking for a qualified neurologist to lead the department.

business

The hospital group is looking for a qualified neurologist to lead the department.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
neurology
Adverb
neurologically
Adjektiv
neurological
Verwandt
neuron

Häufige Kollokationen

see a neurologist see a neurologist
pediatric neurologist pediatric neurologist
consult a neurologist consult a neurologist
clinical neurologist clinical neurologist
leading neurologist leading neurologist

Häufige Phrasen

referral to a neurologist

referral to a neurologist

board-certified neurologist

board-certified neurologist

consult with a neurologist

consult with a neurologist

Wird oft verwechselt mit

neurologist vs neurosurgeon

A neurologist treats brain issues with medicine; a neurosurgeon performs operations/surgery on the brain.

neurologist vs psychiatrist

A neurologist treats physical brain diseases; a psychiatrist treats mental health and emotions.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use this word when discussing medical issues related to the physical structure of the nervous system. It is almost always used in a medical or professional context.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often think a neurologist is the same as a brain surgeon. Remember, neurologists do not perform surgery.

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Merkhilfe

Remember that 'neuro' means nerve and 'logist' means a person who studies. So, a neurologist is a 'nerve-study person.'

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Wortherkunft

From the Greek word 'neuron' (nerve) and the suffix '-logia' (the study of).

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Plural: neurologists Often preceded by 'a' or 'the'
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Kultureller Kontext

In many Western healthcare systems, a patient must first see a general doctor to get a 'referral' before they can see a neurologist.

Schnelles Quiz

The ____ used a small hammer to check the patient's reflexes.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: neurologist

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A1

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A1

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