Neurosurgery

usgb/ˈnʊrəʊsɜːrdʒəri/
noun

A field of medicine that deals with the nervous system, especially the brain and spinal cord, and the treatment of diseases and injuries related to it.

After a serious car accident, he needed urgent neurosurgery to treat his brain injury.
Visual representation of "neurosurgery" - A field of medicine that deals with the nervous system, especially the brain and spinal cord, and the treatment of diseases and injuries related to it.

Often appears as...

  • perform neurosurgery
  • neurosurgery department

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Medical Specialty

Neurosurgery is a specialized branch of surgery focusing on the nervous system.

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She's studying neurosurgery to become a brain surgeon.
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High Complexity

Neurosurgery involves complex procedures and is associated with delicate medical care.

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The neurosurgery required a highly skilled team of doctors.
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Serious Conditions

The term neurosurgery is typically used for serious health issues and severe injuries.

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He was taken to emergency neurosurgery after the fall.
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