neurologist
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5I 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.
The patient was referred to a neurologist for a brain scan.
The patient was referred to a neurologist for a brain scan.
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.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Remember that 'neuro' means nerve and 'logist' means a person who studies. So, a neurologist is a 'nerve-study person.'
Quiz rápido
The ____ used a small hammer to check the patient's reflexes.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: neurologist
Exemplos
I have a lot of headaches, so I need to see a neurologist.
everydayI have a lot of headaches, so I need to see a neurologist.
The patient was referred to a neurologist for a brain scan.
formalThe patient was referred to a neurologist for a brain scan.
My doctor told me to go see a neurologist about my shaky hands.
informalMy doctor told me to go see a neurologist about my shaky hands.
Neurologists study how the human brain sends signals to the rest of the body.
academicNeurologists study how the human brain sends signals to the rest of the body.
The hospital group is looking for a qualified neurologist to lead the department.
businessThe hospital group is looking for a qualified neurologist to lead the department.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
referral to a neurologist
referral to a neurologist
board-certified neurologist
board-certified neurologist
consult with a neurologist
consult with a neurologist
Frequentemente confundido com
A neurologist treats brain issues with medicine; a neurosurgeon performs operations/surgery on the brain.
A neurologist treats physical brain diseases; a psychiatrist treats mental health and emotions.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
Learners often think a neurologist is the same as a brain surgeon. Remember, neurologists do not perform surgery.
Dica de memorização
Remember that 'neuro' means nerve and 'logist' means a person who studies. So, a neurologist is a 'nerve-study person.'
Origem da palavra
From the Greek word 'neuron' (nerve) and the suffix '-logia' (the study of).
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many Western healthcare systems, a patient must first see a general doctor to get a 'referral' before they can see a neurologist.
Quiz rápido
The ____ used a small hammer to check the patient's reflexes.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: neurologist
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