Definition

In a way that relates to the nervous system or the study of the nervous system.

Example

The patient was neurologically assessed to determine the extent of the brain injury.

Conversation

Did you know that stress can affect us neurologically?

Really? I had no idea it could impact our brains like that.

Yeah, it can change how we think and feel neurologically.

That makes sense! I guess we should find ways to manage stress better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Neurologically → It is formed from "neuro-" (from Greek "neuron", meaning nerve) and "-logically" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or science). The word "neurologically" refers to matters related to the study or science of nerves and the nervous system.

Memory Tip

Think of 'neuro-' as relating to 'nerves' and '-logically' as the study of something. This helps you remember that 'neurologically' pertains to the science of nerves.

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