noun

neurosurgeon

Neurosurgeon (noun) means a surgeon who operates on the brain, spine, and nervous system. Example: “The neurosurgeon removed the tumor from her brain.”

noun

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 notes

In 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.

Synonyms

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brain surgeon

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Rhymes for neurosurgeon

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Frequently asked questions

What does “neurosurgeon” mean?

The word “neurosurgeon” means a surgeon who operates on the brain, spine, and nervous system. In plain terms, a surgeon who performs operations on the brain and nervous system.

How do you use “neurosurgeon” in a sentence?

Here is “neurosurgeon” used in a sentence: “The neurosurgeon removed the tumor from her brain.”

What part of speech is “neurosurgeon”?

“Neurosurgeon” is a noun.

What is the meaning of neurosurgeon?

"neurosurgeon" (noun) means a surgeon who operates on the brain, spine, and nervous system.

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