noun
neurosurgery
noun
1
The medical specialty focused on surgery of the brain, spine, and nerves.
"She is studying neurosurgery at a top medical school."
2
A surgical operation performed on the nervous system, especially the brain.
"He underwent neurosurgery to remove the tumor safely."
How to Use Neurosurgery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSurgery performed on the brain, spine, or nerves.
Common pairings
undergo neurosurgery
neurosurgery department
Word Forms
neurosurgeries plural
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Etymology
From neuro- ("nerve") plus surgery.