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neurology

UK /njʊəˈrɒlədʒi/US /nʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

词源

源自希腊语 'neuron'(神经)和 '-logia'(研究),字面意思是“神经的研究”。

noun

❶ 神经病学,医学的一个分支,专门研究神经系统(包括大脑、脊髓和周围神经)的结构、功能及其疾病。

“She decided to specialize in neurology after her grandfather was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.”

(在她的祖父被诊断出患有帕金森病后,她决定专攻神经病学。)

“The hospital has a renowned department of neurology that treats complex brain disorders.”

(这家医院有一个著名的神经病学部门,专门治疗复杂的脑部疾病。)

同义词:neuroscience, neurobiology, brain science

常见短语

clinical neurology — 临床神经病学,专注于神经系统疾病的诊断和治疗的实际医学实践。

“Clinical neurology often involves working closely with patients suffering from stroke or dementia.”

(临床神经病学通常需要与中风或痴呆患者密切合作。)