neurosurgeon
nounmasculinetécnico/newɾu.si.ʁuɾˈʒjɐ̃w̃/low
neu·ro·ci·rur·gi·ão
Definition
A doctor specialized in neurosurgery, the surgery of the central and peripheral nervous system.
The neurosurgeon explained the risks of the spinal operation.
She is one of the best neurosurgeons in the country.
Common collocations
neurosurgeonpediatric neurosurgeonvascular neurosurgeonconsult a neurosurgeon
Etymology
De 'neuro-' (do grego 'neuron', 'nervo') + 'cirurgião' (do grego 'kheirourgia', 'trabalho manual').