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Neurosurgeon

NUU-roh-sur-juhn

/ˈnʊroʊˌsɜːrdʒʌn/

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neurosurgeon

Dictionary meaning

Someone who does surgery on the nervous system, especially the brain.

Examples

  • I hope I never have problems that require a neurosurgeon.

Synonyms: brain surgeon

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