Diagnostic Procedure
neurologic examination
Subclass of:
Diagnostic Techniques, Neurological; Physical Examination
Definitions related to neurologic examination:
  • (neurological exam) A series of questions and tests to check brain, spinal cord, and nerve function. The exam checks a person's mental status, coordination, ability to walk, and how well the muscles, sensory systems, and deep tendon reflexes work.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Assessment of sensory and motor responses and reflexes that is used to determine impairment of the nervous system.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • The assessment of the functionality of the brain, spinal column, and nerves.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Merck Manuals
    Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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