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neurosurgeon

/ˌnʊroʊˈsɝːdʒən/
neu · ro · sur · geon
Adverb:neurosurgically
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Plural:neurosurgeons
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Adjective:neurosurgical
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neurosurgeon Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A medical specialist who performs surgical operations on the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system.

Example

"The neurosurgeon spent six hours carefully removing the benign tumor from the patient's spinal column."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with a 'neurologist'; a neurosurgeon specializes in performing surgical operations on the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, whereas a neurologist diagnoses and treats nervous system disorders non-surgically.

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• Nearby Words

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neurotic
neurotically

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 20th century by combining the classical prefix 'neuro-' (from Ancient Greek 'neuron', meaning 'nerve' or 'sinew') with 'surgeon' (ultimately from Ancient Greek 'kheirourgia', meaning 'handiwork').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Neurosurgeon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/neurosurgeon
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