Neurocare

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Neurocare

Neurocare (pronounced: /ˈnʊərəʊkɛər/) is a branch of medicine that focuses on the care and treatment of disorders related to the nervous system. The term is derived from the Greek words "neuron" meaning nerve and "kara" meaning care.

Etymology

The term "Neurocare" is a combination of two words: "Neuro" which is derived from the Greek word "neuron" meaning nerve, and "care" which is derived from the Old English word "caru" meaning to care for or to worry about.

Related Terms

  • Neurology: The medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system.
  • Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
  • Neurosurgeon: A medical specialist who performs surgeries on the brain, spine, and nerves.
  • Neuropathy: A term that refers to general diseases or malfunctions of the nerves.
  • Neurologist: A doctor who specializes in treating diseases of the nervous system.
  • Neurophysiology: The study of the functioning of the nervous system.

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