History of neurology
Neurology (pronunciation: /nʊˈrɒlədʒi/) is a branch of Medicine that deals with the disorders of the Nervous system. The term "neurology" comes from the Greek words "neuron," meaning nerve, and "logia," meaning study.
Etymology
The term "neurology" is derived from the Ancient Greek words "νεῦρον" (neûron, "nerve") and the suffix "-λογία" (-logia, "study").
History
The study of neurology dates back to ancient times. The first known written record of a neurological disease, a description of Epilepsy, can be traced back to an Egyptian papyrus from 1700 BC. In the Middle Ages, Avicenna, a Persian physician, provided detailed descriptions of neurological conditions in his book, The Canon of Medicine. The modern era of neurology began in the 19th century with the work of Jean-Martin Charcot who is referred to as the "father of neurology."
Related Terms
- Neurologist: A doctor specializing in neurology.
- Neurosurgery: A surgical specialty focused on the nervous system.
- Neuropathology: The study of disease of nervous system tissue.
- Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
- Neurological disorder: A disorder that affects a part of the nervous system.
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