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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She was supposed to see a neurologist after a hospital stay, but the home couldn’t find one for her.
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The cause of brain freeze fascinates neurologists and Slurpee lovers alike, and the science behind it is especially captivating.
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But since 2016, I've been diagnosed by the top neurologist at UCLA in Cedars.
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
The cause of brain freeze fascinates neurologists and Slurpee lovers alike, and the science behind it is especially captivating.
—Julia Daye, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2026
But since 2016, I've been diagnosed by the top neurologist at UCLA in Cedars.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
My neurologist ordered MRIs and neuropsychological testing, which showed cognitive decline.
—Shon Lowe, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Neurologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neurologist. Accessed 11 Apr. 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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