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)

neurosurgeon

ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈsər-jən 

ˌnyu̇r-

noun

neurosurgical

ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈsər-ji-kəl 

ˌnyu̇r-

adjective

Examples of neurosurgery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Abibu needs neurosurgery to remove the deadly pressure. —Sophia Li, NPR, 17 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

neuro- + surgery

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neurosurgery

• cryosurgery
• microsurgery
• psychosurgery
• perjury
• surgery
• radiosurgery

Medical Definition

neurosurgery

noun

neu·​ro·​sur·​gery -ˈsərj-(ə-)rē 

plural neurosurgeries

: surgery of nervous structures (as nerves, the brain, or the spinal cord)

neurosurgical

-ˈsər-ji-kəl 

adjective

neurosurgically

-ji-k(ə-)lē 

adverb