neurologische

Neurologische is the German adjective meaning neurological, used to describe things related to neurology, the medical specialty that studies the nervous system. In clinical language it modifies diseases, symptoms, examinations, and imaging associated with the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles.

The field covers disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system, including stroke, epilepsy, migraine and other headache disorders, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, peripheral neuropathies, neuromuscular junction disorders, and other neurodegenerative or developmental conditions. It also encompasses cognitive and behavioral disturbances that arise from brain disease, as well as approaches to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Neurological assessment typically involves a comprehensive examination of mental status, cranial nerves, motor and sensory function, coordination, gait, and reflexes. Diagnostics often include imaging methods such as MRI and CT, electrophysiological tests like EEG and EMG, laboratory studies, and neuropsychological testing. Modern practice also emphasizes patient history, lifestyle factors, and the impact of symptoms on daily functioning.

Care for neurological conditions usually requires a multidisciplinary approach, involving neurologists and related healthcare professionals such as neurosurgeons, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and psychologists. The prognosis and management vary widely depending on the specific condition, time of onset, and response to therapy.

Etymologically, neurologische derives from Greek neuron (nerve) and logos (study), passing into German as neurology and its adjectival form. It is commonly used in compound phrases such as neurologische Erkrankungen, neurologische Untersuchung, and neurologische Symptome.