HealthAugust 9, 2026

neuroanesthesiologist

NOOR-oh-an-uhs-thee-zee-OL-uh-jist

Definition

A medical doctor who specializes in administering anesthesia specifically during neurosurgical procedures, where careful monitoring of the brain is required.

Etymology

The word is a compound derived from the Greek 'neuron' (nerve/brain), 'an' (without), and 'aisthesis' (sensation), combined with the suffix '-logist' denoting a specialist in a field.

In the news

The term is used to describe George Mashour, a specialist whose work involves both keeping patients unconscious during delicate brain surgeries and studying brain activity to improve patient safety.

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