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

Examples of neurologist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Harris, a pediatric neurologist at Kennedy Krieger, is an expert on epigenetic machinery disorders, of which NCBRS is one. — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

In 1969, neurologist Oliver Sacks gave L-DOPA to patients who had spent decades nearly motionless after the encephalitis epidemic of the early 20th century. — Mallory Green, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026

With the Grammy promotional and press blitz behind her, Monét went to see a neurologist, rheumatologist and speech pathologist. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

Linton’s defense has centered on expert testimony from a neurologist and a psychiatrist who say Linton had a seizure before the crash. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neurologist

• apologist
• biologist
• ecologist
• ethnologist
• geologist
• hydrologist
• oncologist
• pathologist
• philologist
• psychologist
• technologist
• urologist

Kids Definition

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

Medical Definition

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