Neurologically

Neurologically is an adverb describing something related to neurology or the nervous system. It is formed from the adjective neurological, which refers to the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. The word is commonly used in medical, research, and clinical documentation to specify that a statement concerns neural function or brain-based processes.

In practice, neurologically is used to qualify findings, status, or outcomes. For example, a clinician might note that a patient is neurologically intact or neurologically normal after an examination, meaning no focal deficits were detected. In research, it may describe outcomes or effects attributed to nervous system function, such as neurologically mediated changes in gait or cognition. It often appears alongside other qualifiers, such as imaging results or neurophysiological data.

The term does not, by itself, indicate a specific diagnosis; it indicates a basis in nervous system function. Assessing neurological status relies on clinical examination and, when indicated, supplementary tests such as EEG, MRI, or nerve conduction studies. Because neurological status can be influenced by factors like age, fatigue, sedation, or cooperation, the use of neurologically should be interpreted within the broader clinical context.