neurosurgery

noun

neu·​ro·​sur·​gery ˌnu̇r-ō-ˈsər-jə-rē How to pronounce neurosurgery (audio)
-ˈsərj-rē,
ˌnyu̇r-
: surgery of nervous structures (such as nerves, the brain, or the spinal cord)
neurosurgeon noun
neurosurgical adjective

Examples of neurosurgery in a Sentence

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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 See All Example Sentences for neurosurgery

Word History

Etymology

neuro- + surgery

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neurosurgery was in 1904

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“Neurosurgery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neurosurgery. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

Medical Definition

neurosurgery

noun
neu·​ro·​sur·​gery -ˈsərj-(ə-)rē How to pronounce neurosurgery (audio)
plural neurosurgeries
: surgery of nervous structures (as nerves, the brain, or the spinal cord)
neurosurgical adjective
neurosurgically adverb

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