Neurologists are specialized doctors. They're not general practitioners. I have migraines, so I was referred to a neurologist.
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Advanced Vocabulary
The term 'neurologist' is more technical and may not be widely understood outside medical contexts. My brother didn't know what a neurologist was until he studied biology.
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Serious Conditions
Neurologists often deal with serious and complex conditions. The neurologist diagnosed her with multiple sclerosis.