NEUROLOGIST Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

neurologist

noun

Definition of neurologist

as in doctor

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Recent Examples of neurologist Shifters follows Dre, a Brit of Nigerian heritage who comes from a council estate, and Des, the middle-class daughter of a neurologist. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 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 Ifẹ̀, Nigeria-born to Wura, a pharmacist, and Bola, a neurologist, Adamolekun grew up watching his mom, Wura, run the Adonai Pharmacy on the University of Ifẹ̀ campus, where his dad worked. — Rita Omokha, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026 The Role of Vitamin C and Brain Health Vitamin C is an antioxidant that supports blood vessel health in the heart and brain, says Majid Fotuhi, MD, a neurologist and author of The Invincible Brain. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for neurologist

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Noun

The bat was captured and later tested positive for rabies, allowing doctors to begin the girl's post-exposure vaccination series quickly.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Though Nara Smith kept most details about Whimsy’s cancer battle private, the thumbnail for Wednesday’s video appears to be her husband and a doctor next to an MRI machine.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of doctor

Noun

If food thoughts seem to be causing stress or changing your child’s eating or behavior, reaching out to a pediatrician or mental health professional can help.

— Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 3 July 2026
Upon the advice of the pediatrician, Nara said Lucky took their daughter to the nearest children's hospital.

— Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of pediatrician

Noun

Wen is an emergency physician and clinical associate professor at George Washington University.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
His research has revealed a history that extends beyond one church to include Black architects, physicians, Freemasons and civic leaders whose contributions helped shape Kansas City.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

Definition of physician

Noun

In recent years, medical credit cards have made their way into the South Florida offices of dentists, ophthalmologists and other doctors as one way people can finance their care.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
That’s where his friend Carl Koller, an ophthalmologist at Vienna General Hospital, came in.

— Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 1 July 2026

Definition of ophthalmologist

Noun

Cara developed new symptoms over the course of the summer, including unexplained vomiting, and so her parents took her to see an internist in August.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Vanessa Grubbs, a nephrologist and internist and founder of the nonprofit Black Doc Village, writes in a First Opinion column that the problem may lie with residency programs.

— Allison DeAngelis, STAT, 1 June 2026

Definition of internist

Noun

Crandell, the Harvard physiatrist, is a funny, brainy, and upbeat clinician who treats people with amputations in the Spaulding Rehabilitation Center, a building overlooking Boston Harbor.

— Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Good options include orthopedic physicians, physiatrists (who specialize in treating pain and physical impairments), or physical therapists.

— Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 29 Oct. 2024

Definition of physiatrist

Noun

Wurth saw two more physicians who refused to discuss hormones before a urologist started her on estrogen gel, oral progesterone and a vaginal estrogen cream.

— Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 30 June 2026
The urologist may order a scrotal ultrasound to get a clearer picture of the testicle and the surrounding structures.

— Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 25 June 2026

Definition of urologist

Noun

Crump said the pathologist noted injury patterns on Kohen’s body caused by debris in the bullet’s wake and displayed a picture showing several abrasions on the child’s right torso.

— Bracey Harris, NBC news, 1 July 2026
Eight groups challenged the department’s definition in court, representing nurse practitioners, therapists, speech language pathologists and more.

— Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of pathologist

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