neurologist
noun/nʊˈrɑlədʒɪst/
Frequency rank: #12,546 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system.
Example sentence
After experiencing frequent headaches, she was referred to a skilled neurologist who specializes in brain disorders.
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