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neurosurgery

/ˌnʊroʊˈsɜːrdʒəri/
neu · ro · sur · ger · y
Adverb:neurosurgically
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Plural:neurosurgeries
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Adjective:neurosurgical
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• noun

1

The medical specialty concerned with the surgical diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting any portion of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.

Example

"After completing medical school, she began a rigorous seven-year residency in neurosurgery."

2

A surgical operation performed on the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves.

Example

"The patient made a full recovery following emergency neurosurgery to relieve pressure on the spinal cord."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from the combining form 'neuro-' (from Ancient Greek 'neuron', meaning 'nerve' or 'sinew') and 'surgery' (ultimately from Ancient Greek 'kheirourgia', meaning 'handiwork').

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