neurosurgeon
n.a doctor who specializes in performing operations on the brain and the nervous system.
n.a medical practitioner who performs surgical procedures on the central and peripheral nervous systems, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
“The neurosurgeon performed a successful operation on the patient.”
“After years of specialized training, she became a neurosurgeon and joined a prestigious hospital to treat complex brain injuries.”
“Advancements in minimally invasive techniques have allowed the neurosurgeon to treat tumors with greater precision while significantly reducing the recovery time for the patient.”
“Neurosurgeons in London have performed the world’s first successful AI-assisted operation to remove a brain tumour, saving the sight of a 48-year-old man, health officials have said.”
“Bullock and Kidman go after her, bickering the whole way, while Williams’s character, a trainee neurosurgeon, holds the fort at home.”
From neuro- + surgeon.
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