Definition of neurology
: a branch of medicine concerned especially with the structure, function, and diseases of the nervous system
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Dr. Rafael Llinas, director of neurology at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, said the helicopter could be a viable option for getting patients the best treatment.
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Mark Alberts, physician-in-chief at the Ayer Neuroscience Institute and chief of Hartford Hospital's department of neurology, said the multidisciplinary approach helps strengthen patient care.
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Also of Solon, Hathaway Brown School student, Debolina Ghosh will study neurology and University School student, Adam Tropper will continue his studies in academia.
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Horton’s C.T.E. was at stage 3 or 4, according to Dr. Ann McKee, chief of neuropathology at the V.A. Boston Healthcare System and a professor of neurology and pathology at the Boston University School of Medicine.
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For every 100 residency slots in neurology, there are 250 applications; for every 100 plastic surgery slots, 200 applicants.
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Origin and Etymology of neurology
New Latin neurologia, from neur- + -logia -logy
First Known Use: circa 1681
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medical : the scientific study of the nervous system and the diseases that affect it
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: a branch of medicine concerned especially with the structure, function, and diseases of the nervous system
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