Definition of NEUROSURGERY

neurosurgery

Meanings

Plural: neurosurgeries

Noun

  • any surgery that involves the nervous system (brain or spinal cord or peripheral nerves)
  • The surgical discipline focused on treating those central and peripheral nervous system diseases.
  • Any surgical procedure performed on the nervous system, especially the brain.

Origin / Etymology

From neuro- + surgery.

Scrabble Score: 16

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Words With Friends Score: 19

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