Neurosurgeon

/ˌnjʊəroʊˈsɜːrdʒən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A medical doctor specializing in surgery on the brain, spine, and other parts of the nervous system.

The neurosurgeon performed a delicate operation to remove a brain tumor.

A specialist trained in the surgery of the nervous system.

She consulted with a neurosurgeon to discuss her options for treating her spinal injury.

A physician who focuses on the surgical treatment of neurological disorders.

After the accident, he was referred to a neurosurgeon for immediate assessment.

A doctor who carries out surgeries involving the brain and spinal cord.

The neurosurgeon explained the risks and benefits of the procedure to the patient.

Derived from 'neuro-' meaning 'nerve' and 'surgeon' meaning 'one who performs surgery'.

brain surgery

Surgical operations on the brain.

spinal surgery

Operations performed on the spinal column or spinal cord.

neurocritical care

Specialized care for patients with life-threatening neurological conditions.

neuroscience

The scientific study of the nervous system.

neuroanatomy

The study of the anatomy of the nervous system.

neurobiology

The branch of biology that studies the nervous system.

Brain doc

I need to see the brain doc about my headaches.

Neuro whiz

He's a neuro whiz; he can fix anything related to the brain.