HealthAugust 9, 2026

neurosurgical

NYUR-oh-SUR-ji-kuhl

Definition

Relating to the branch of surgery concerned with the nervous system, typically the brain and spinal cord.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'neuron' (nerve) and the Greek 'kheirourgia' (hand-work/surgery), it combines terms for nerve and surgical practice into a modern medical descriptor.

In the news

The article uses the term in the context of clinical procedures, distinguishing between standard neurosurgical brain interventions and the temporary, medically-induced states achieved through anesthesia.

What happens to your brain and mind under anesthesia?

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