neurologist
noun
neu·rol·o·gist
nu̇-ˈrä-lə-jist 
nyu̇-
: one specializing in neurology
especially
: a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the nervous system
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Max Goldbart,
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24 June 2026
The program now helps Brenda, who is a single working mother, afford her daughter’s anti-seizure medications and visits to medical specialists such as cardiologists and neurologists.
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24 June 2026
An appointment with a neurologist quickly confirmed the diagnosis and the fact there is not yet an easy cure — though there are some treatments that can help.
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Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
During the trial, Diana Barratt, a Boca Raton neurologist hired by the defense, testified that the other boat theory was a result of Pino's memory being clouded after the crash.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
The program now helps Brenda, who is a single working mother, afford her daughter’s anti-seizure medications and visits to medical specialists such as cardiologists and neurologists.
—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
An appointment with a neurologist quickly confirmed the diagnosis and the fact there is not yet an easy cure — though there are some treatments that can help.
—
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
During the trial, Diana Barratt, a Boca Raton neurologist hired by the defense, testified that the other boat theory was a result of Pino's memory being clouded after the crash.
—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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“Neurologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neurologist. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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neurologist
noun
neu·rol·o·gist
n(y)u̇-ˈräl-ə-jəst
: a specialist in neurology
especially
: a physician who specializes in identifying and treating diseases of the nervous system
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neurologist
noun
neu·rol·o·gist
n(y)u̇-ˈräl-ə-jəst
: a person specializing in neurology
especially
: a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the nervous system
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