noun

neurosurgery

Neurosurgery (noun) means the medical specialty focused on surgery of the brain, spine, and nerves. Example: “She is studying neurosurgery at a top medical school.”

noun

The medical specialty focused on surgery of the brain, spine, and nerves.

"She is studying neurosurgery at a top medical school."

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 notes

In 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “neurosurgery” mean?

The word “neurosurgery” means the medical specialty focused on surgery of the brain, spine, and nerves. In plain terms, surgery performed on the brain, spine, or nerves.

How do you use “neurosurgery” in a sentence?

Here is “neurosurgery” used in a sentence: “She is studying neurosurgery at a top medical school.”

What part of speech is “neurosurgery”?

“Neurosurgery” is a noun.

How many meanings does “neurosurgery” have?

“Neurosurgery” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the medical specialty focused on surgery of the brain, spine, and nerves.