NEUROLOGICAL

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does neurological mean? 

• NEUROLOGICAL (adjective)
  The adjective NEUROLOGICAL has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to or used in or practicing neurology

  Familiarity information: NEUROLOGICAL used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• NEUROLOGICAL (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or used in or practicing neurology

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

neurologic; neurological

Context example:

neurological evidence

Pertainym:

neurology ((neurology) the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders)

Derivation:

neurology ((neurology) the branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders)

neurology (the branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system)

 Context examples 

Doctors use a medical history and a neurological examination to diagnose it.

(Parkinson's Disease, NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)

The pathogenic mechanisms involved in HIV-associated neurological diseases and neurobehavioral dysfunction.

(Pathogenesis of HIV Neurological Disease, NCI Thesaurus)

Exposure to this substance causes neurological symptoms, such as tremors and slurred speech.

(Chlordecone, NCI Thesaurus)

A neurological condition affecting the involuntary movements.

(Chorea, NCI Thesaurus)

Its presence beyond that age indicates neurological damage.

(Babinski Sign, NCI Thesaurus)

Some neurological disorders are associated with higher than normal brain levels of the growth factor TGF-beta, including Alzheimer's disease and brain injury.

(Scientists uncover nuclear process in the brain that may affect disease, NIH)

Like other proteins involved in neurological diseases, tau protein clusters can seed themselves and contribute substantially to the disease processes of Alzheimer’s and CTE.

(New test detects protein associated with Alzheimer’s and CTE, National Institutes of Health)

Based on a standard neurological examination, the Expanded Disability Status Scale quantifies disability in seven Functional Systems (plus "Other") and assigns a Functional System Score in each.

(Expanded Disability Status Scale, NCI Thesaurus)

The impairment may be acquired (i.e., due to a brain lesion or head trauma) or developmental (i.e., no known neurological insult).

(Expressive Language Disorder, NCI Thesaurus)

Exposure to this substance can cause severe dermatitis, skin and asthma-like allergies and causes damage to the lungs, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract and neurological system.

(Nickel Acetate, NCI Thesaurus)