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neurosurgery

nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/nɨwɾusiɾuɾˈʒiɐ/neu·ro·ci·rur·gi·a

Definition

1

The branch of surgery concerned with the treatment of diseases of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.

Usage examples

“The patient underwent a complex neurosurgery procedure.”
“She is a resident in the neurosurgery department of the central hospital.”

Synonyms