neurosurgery

[noor-oh-sur-juh-ree, nyoor-]

noun

1. surgery of the brain or other nerve tissue.

neurosurgery

/ ˌnjʊərəʊˈsɜːdʒərɪ /

noun

1. the branch of surgery concerned with the nervous system

neurosurgery

1. Surgery on any part of the nervous system, such as the brain or spinal cord.

Other Word Forms

• neurosurgeon noun
• neurosurgical adjective
• neurosurgically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of neurosurgery¹

First recorded in 1900–05; neuro- + surgery

Example Sentences

Ayranian, who was inspired to pursue nursing after seeing the care given his sister when she underwent neurosurgery, started out at Pasadena City College.

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This takes 12 to 18 hours of neurosurgery.

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"But for now, neurosurgery is where my interest lies."

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In the southern city of Khan Younis, the European hospital - the only facility providing neurosurgery, cardiac care and cancer treatment in Gaza - has been out of service since 13 May.

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The majority of cases appear to involve the neurosurgery department.

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