noun
neurosurgeon
noun
1
A surgeon who operates on the brain, spine, and nervous system.
"The neurosurgeon removed the tumor from her brain."
"He trained for over a decade to become a neurosurgeon."
How to Use Neurosurgeon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surgeon who performs operations on the brain and nervous system.
Common pairings
brain neurosurgeon
pediatric neurosurgeon
Word Forms
neurosurgeons plural
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Etymology
From neuro- ("nerve") plus surgeon.