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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The doctor who initially examined Ivan referred him to a neurologist.
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Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
The series stars Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf, a revolutionary neurologist who advocates for his patients at Bronx General Hospital, where his unconventional methods often astound — and at times perplex — his colleagues.
—Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Sep. 2024
Trump was apparently referring to a statement by former Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, who is also a pediatric neurologist.
—Sarah McCammon, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024
The legendary neurologist, who is the inspiration for new NBC drama Brilliant Minds, took a holistic approach to his work, seeking to get inside the hearts and minds of his subjects to better understand their challenges outside of a purely medical or scientific setting.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 5 Sep. 2024
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Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
The series stars Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf, a revolutionary neurologist who advocates for his patients at Bronx General Hospital, where his unconventional methods often astound — and at times perplex — his colleagues.
—Tyler Coates, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Sep. 2024
Trump was apparently referring to a statement by former Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, who is also a pediatric neurologist.
—Sarah McCammon, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024
The legendary neurologist, who is the inspiration for new NBC drama Brilliant Minds, took a holistic approach to his work, seeking to get inside the hearts and minds of his subjects to better understand their challenges outside of a purely medical or scientific setting.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 5 Sep. 2024
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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
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
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