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neurosurgeon

nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/newɾu.si.ʁuɾˈʒjɐ̃w̃/neu·ro·ci·rur·gi·ão

Definition

1

A doctor specialized in neurosurgery, the surgery of the central and peripheral nervous system.

Usage examples

The neurosurgeon explained the risks of the spinal operation.
She is one of the best neurosurgeons in the country.

Common combinations

neurosurgeonpediatric neurosurgeonvascular neurosurgeonconsult a neurosurgeon