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neurologue

neurologist

noun nuh-roh-LOG Rare
Body & Health Medicine

Origin: Greek neuron (nerve) + logos (study)

Usage Note

Neurologue is the standard term for a specialist in the nervous system. Like gynécologue, it is gender-neutral in form and takes its gender from the article (un neurologue / une neurologue). The informal abbreviation neuro is used in hospital jargon. The related noun neurologie and adjective neurologique complete the key vocabulary cluster.

Examples

"Le neurologue a prescrit une IRM cérébrale."

Natural Translation

The neurologist ordered a brain MRI.

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