neurosurgeon
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˈnʊɹoʊˌsɝdʒən// UK //njˈuːɹəsˌɜːdʒən// neu·ro·sur·geon
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.
From neuro- + surgeon.