English Reference
Noun

neurosurgeon

n. countable
C1 Advanced US /ˈnʊɹoʊˌsɝdʒən/ UK /njˈuːɹəsˌɜːdʒən/ neu·ro·sur·geon UK spelling neurosurgeons

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.


SIMPLE

The neurosurgeon performed a successful operation on the patient.

CONTEXTUAL

After years of specialized training, she became a neurosurgeon and joined a prestigious hospital to treat complex brain injuries.

COMPLEX

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.

The Guardian· 26 Aug 2026

Bullock and Kidman go after her, bickering the whole way, while Williams’s character, a trainee neurosurgeon, holds the fort at home.

The Guardian· 6 Sept 2026

From neuro- + surgeon.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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