neurosurgery
nounfemininetécnico/nɨwɾusiɾuɾˈʒiɐ/low
neu·ro·ci·rur·gi·a
Definition
The branch of surgery concerned with the treatment of diseases of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.
The patient underwent a complex neurosurgery procedure.
She is a resident in the neurosurgery department of the central hospital.
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Etymology
Do grego 'neûron' (nervo) + 'kheirourgía' (cirurgia, trabalho manual).