Word
neurosurgeon
Phoneticsneu·ro·sur·geon, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈnʊɹoʊˌsɝdʒən/
UK/njˈuːɹəsˌɜːdʒən/
Countable noun
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“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.” Etymology
From neuro- + surgeon.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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