TechnologyJuly 14, 2026

neurosurgery

/ˈnjʊəroʊˌsɜːrdʒəri/

Definition

The specialized medical field focused on the surgical treatment of disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system.

Etymology

The word is a combination of the Greek 'neuron' (nerve) and the Latin 'chirurgia' (surgery, from Greek 'kheirourgia', meaning 'hand-work'). It entered modern English to describe the specific practice of operating on the nervous system.

In the news

The article explores how artificial intelligence is being integrated into neurosurgery to improve surgical precision and data analysis while emphasizing that technology cannot replace human judgment.

How AI Will Change The Doctor's Role, But Not Replace It

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