| Neurology is the medical specialty
concerned with the study of the structure, functioning, and diseases
and disorders of the nervous system.
The nervous system includes the central nervous system (CNS) that consists
of the brain and spinal cord, and also the peripheral nervous system
(PNS) that includes individual nerves in all parts of the body.
Compare this with the related areas of psychiatry and psychology.
Associated Terms:
* _ A medical specialist
in the field of neurology is called a neurologist.
* _ The adjective used
to refer to neurology is
"neurological".
Links to other relevant areas on this website include:
* _ Components
of the Central Nervous System.
* _ The
Pathway of a Nerve Impulse.
* _ Structures
and Functions of Neurones.
* _ Diseases
and Disorders of the Nervous System.
* _ Glossary Section for
Diseases
& Disorders of the Nervous System.
* _ Glossary Section for
General
Medical Terms.
This part of the IvyRose Holistic Resources Glossary is included as a
study-aid for students following first-level courses in human biology,
medicine, nursing, natural or holistic therapies, and associated theoretical
courses - who are required recognise and understand medical terms such
as those of the disciplines within medicine. |
