Synonyms for

Neurological

Verb / ˌnʊrʌˈlɑ:dʒɪkʌl / Another word for neurological — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the nervous system, especially the brain and nerves

Synonyms & similar words

neurologic neurologic brain-related nerve-related cerebral neuroscience psychological mental cognitive neuronal neuroanatomical neuropsychological neurophysiological neurobehavioral neurodevelopmental neuroimaging neuropharmacological neuroendocrine neuroethological neurogenetic

Synonyms by register

Formal

nervous neural encephalic

Antonyms

mental psychological emotional cognitive cerebral conscious

Common collocations

  • neurological disorder
  • neurological condition
  • neurological damage
  • neurological system
  • neurological disease
  • neurological examination
  • neurological deficit

Word family

noun neurology
adverb neurologically

Usage note

Relates specifically to the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. It is often confused with 'psychological' or 'mental', which pertain to the mind and emotions.

Example sentences

  1. The neurological exam can help diagnose brain injuries.
  2. She studied neurological disorders in medical school.
  3. The patient's neurological symptoms indicated a problem with their nervous system.
  4. The doctor prescribed a neurological medication for the patient's migraines.
  5. The neurological research showed promising results for treating Alzheimer's disease.

Quotes

  • 'Neurological disorders are like a game of Jenga - the pieces just don't fit together quite right.' - Lynda Resnick
  • 'The nervous system and the automatic life processes are complicated enough, but when we introduce the conscious life processes, we bump into something called the soul.' - Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
  • 'The brain is the most complex thing we have yet discovered in our universe. It contains hundreds of billions of cells interlinked through trillions of synapses. The brain has allowed humans to walk on the moon, decode our genome, and compose masterpieces of literature and music. It is the biological substrate of all human experience, thought, and feeling. It is us.' - David Eagleman

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