neurosurgery
noun
neu·ro·sur·gery
ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈsər-jə-rē 
-ˈsərj-rē,
ˌnyu̇r-
: surgery of nervous structures (such as nerves, the brain, or the spinal cord)
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To help Bacon get these abilities back, Keyoumars Ashkan, professor of neurosurgery, performed DBS on her, implanting electrodes in Bacon's brain and tracking her body’s reaction in real time.
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Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
In Brazil, for example, neurosurgery and cardiac surgery are among the most popular procedures, especially in pediatric cases, according to Veridiana Penteado Cordaro, executive director of Medicine and Technical Development at A Beneficência Portuguesa de São Paulo.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Interpreting the user’s intent Until now, the most advanced BCI devices required risky and costly neurosurgery.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
These professionals include neurosurgery or orthopedic residents and fellows training to become specialists, as well as advanced practice providers, such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
In Brazil, for example, neurosurgery and cardiac surgery are among the most popular procedures, especially in pediatric cases, according to Veridiana Penteado Cordaro, executive director of Medicine and Technical Development at A Beneficência Portuguesa de São Paulo.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Interpreting the user’s intent Until now, the most advanced BCI devices required risky and costly neurosurgery.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
These professionals include neurosurgery or orthopedic residents and fellows training to become specialists, as well as advanced practice providers, such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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neurosurgery
noun
neu·ro·sur·gery
-ˈsərj-(ə-)rē
plural neurosurgeries
: surgery of nervous structures (as nerves, the brain, or the spinal cord)
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