Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
The study of nerves
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2, i.e. neurology.
Correct word: Neurology
Meaning: The branch of medical science that deals with the study and treatment of the nervous system (nerves, brain, spinal cord).
Example: She is studying neurology to become a brain specialist.
Meaning of the other words:
Nephrology – Study of the kidneys.
Numerology – Study of numbers and their mystical meanings.
Neontology – Study of recent or living organisms (a branch of zoology).
Hence, the chosen option is correct.