neurologist
noun
neu·rol·o·gist
nu̇-ˈrä-lə-jist 
nyu̇-
: one specializing in neurology
especially
: a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the nervous system
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Repeatedly promoting the scientific but impractical viewpoint of neurologists and sleep experts completely ignores how humans live in the real world.
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Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2026
The American Association of Neurology released informal guidance for neurologists yesterday regarding the use of wearable devices like smart watches and fitness trackers to monitor health and vital signs.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 12 Mar. 2026
My neurologist ordered MRIs and neuropsychological testing, which showed cognitive decline.
—Shon Lowe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Temitayo Oyegbile-Chidi, a neurologist and sleep specialist at UC Davis Health, said the human body naturally follows the sun.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
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Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2026
The American Association of Neurology released informal guidance for neurologists yesterday regarding the use of wearable devices like smart watches and fitness trackers to monitor health and vital signs.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 12 Mar. 2026
My neurologist ordered MRIs and neuropsychological testing, which showed cognitive decline.
—Shon Lowe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Temitayo Oyegbile-Chidi, a neurologist and sleep specialist at UC Davis Health, said the human body naturally follows the sun.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
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neurologist
noun
neu·rol·o·gist
n(y)u̇-ˈräl-ə-jəst
: a specialist in neurology
especially
: a physician who specializes in identifying and treating diseases of the nervous system
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neurologist
noun
neu·rol·o·gist
n(y)u̇-ˈräl-ə-jəst
: a person specializing in neurology
especially
: a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the nervous system
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