HealthAugust 24, 2026

neurorehabilitation

NOOR-oh-ree-huh-BIL-ih-tay-shun

Definition

The process of helping patients recover or improve neurological function following injury or disease through medical and therapeutic interventions.

Etymology

The word is a modern compound formed from the Greek 'neuron' (nerve) and the Latin 'rehabilitatio' (restoring to a former capacity), reflecting the medical focus on retraining the nervous system.

In the news

Malandraki aims to integrate neuroscience, engineering, and clinical science to advance neurorehabilitation, ultimately improving the quality of life for patients with swallowing disorders.

Malandraki joins the Beckman Institute

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