Neuro
Medical abbreviation · Medical Specialty
| Stands for | Neurology |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
Neuro stands for Neurology, a medical specialty abbreviation.
Medical specialty diagnosing and treating disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles, such as stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, dementia, migraine and neuropathy. US neurology residency lasts four years, including an internship year.
Example: Stroke code: neuro at the bedside within 10 minutes; thrombolysis considered.
Usage notes
Neurologists do not operate; brain and spine surgery belongs to neurosurgery. Board certification is through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Subspecialties include vascular neurology, epilepsy, neuromuscular medicine, movement disorders and neurocritical care. "Neuro checks" in nursing notes are serial neurologic exams.
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- NM – Nuclear medicine
- NSGY – Neurosurgery
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.