Korean Dictionary
How to say "Neurology" in Korean
“Neurology” in Korean is 신경과 (pronounced "singyeonggwa").
신경과
singyeonggwa
Usage & Context
신경과 is the neurology specialty in Korea that diagnoses and treats disorders of the nervous system. Conditions like stroke (뇌졸중), Parkinson's disease, and epilepsy are treated at 신경과. Awareness campaigns about recognizing stroke symptoms have significantly increased visits to 신경과 in Korea.
Example Sentence
두통이 지속돼서 신경과 진찰을 받았어요.
The headaches persisted so I got a neurology examination.
How to use 신경과 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Neurology” is 신경과, romanized as singyeonggwa.
Usage tip
When describing symptoms, combine the word with where it hurts, when it started, and how severe it is.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 신경과.
Pronunciation Guide
Say '신경과' as 'Sin-gyung-gwa'. 'Sin' sounds like 'sin' in 'sincere'. 'Gyeong' is like 'gyung' in 'Gyung-bok-gung' or 'kyung' in 'Kyungsoo'. 'Gwa' is pronounced like 'gwa' in 'Gwangju'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining a sudden symptom to a friend.
갑자기 손발이 저려서 신경과에 가봤어요.
My hands and feet suddenly went numb, so I went to neurology.
Discussing an elderly relative's health.
치매 초기 증상 때문에 신경과 검사를 받으셨대요.
They said they got a neurology exam due to early dementia symptoms.
Talking about a medical drama.
드라마에서 뇌졸중 환자가 신경과에서 치료받는 장면이 나왔어요.
In the drama, there was a scene where a stroke patient received treatment in neurology.
Cultural Context
In Korea, there's sometimes confusion between 신경과 (neurology, dealing with the nervous system, non-surgical) and 신경외과 (neurosurgery, surgical treatment of the nervous system). It's important to distinguish them. Awareness of neurological conditions like stroke and dementia is growing, leading to more people seeking early diagnosis at 신경과. Headaches and dizziness are common reasons for visiting 신경과. Koreans often use the term '신경 쓰다' (to pay attention/care about something) which uses '신경' (nerve), but in a metaphorical sense, distinct from the medical department.
Editorial note
We review entries like 신경과 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
신경과 진찰
neurology examination
신경과 전문의
neurology specialist
신경과에 문의해 보세요
Try inquiring at neurology.
Related Expressions
뇌
noe
brain
신경
singyeong
nerve
신경외과
singyeong oegwa
neurosurgery
정신건강의학과
jeongsin geongang uihakgwa
psychiatry
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