Neurology Created 2026-10-05 Updated 2026-11-05
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Neurology is the medical study of disorders affecting the nervous system. It connects changes in brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerve function to symptoms and examination findings, while using neuroscience to investigate the underlying mechanisms.
A neurological deficit is an observation to explain, rather than a diagnosis by itself. Comparing muscle strength, sensation, coordination and reflexes can help distinguish damage to different pathways even when two people report a similar difficulty.
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