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Neurologe

neurologist

noun noy-roh-LOH-ge Rare
Body & Health Medicine

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

Usage Note

Neurologe is the specialist for the nervous system, diagnosing and treating conditions like Epilepsie, Migräne, Multiple Sklerose, and Parkinson. The female form is Neurologin. Distinct from a Psychiater who treats mental illness.

Examples

"Nach dem Taubheitsgefühl im Arm wurde sie an einen Neurologen überwiesen."

Natural Translation

After the numbness in her arm, she was referred to a neurologist.

Literal Translation

After the numbness in the arm was she to a neurologist referred.

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