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.”
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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."
"With considerable difficulty, Blake Taylor, the neurosurgeon who operated on her, stopped the bleeding."
— David Darlington, The Shocking Crash That Led Marin County to Reckon With the Dangers of E-Bikes (2025)
How to use neurosurgeon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA surgeon who performs operations on the brain and nervous system.
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Common pairings
brain neurosurgeon
pediatric neurosurgeon
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Word forms
- Plural
- neurosurgeons
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Etymology
From neuro- ("nerve") plus surgeon.
Synonyms
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brain surgeon
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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.
