HealthAugust 9, 2026

neurosurgeon

NOOR-oh-sur-jun

Definition

A medical doctor who specializes in the surgical treatment of disorders affecting the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord.

Etymology

The word is a hybrid formation from the Greek 'neuron' (nerve) and the Middle English 'surgeon,' which originates from the Old French 'surgien,' ultimately tracing back to the Greek 'kheirourgos' (working by hand).

In the news

In the context of anesthesia, a neurosurgeon is a specialist who may perform delicate procedures on the brain, requiring the anesthesiologist to maintain a precise level of patient consciousness.

What happens to your brain and mind under anesthesia?

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