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Neurosurgery
Nuu-roh-SUR-jur-ee
/ˌnʊroʊˈsɜːrdʒɜːriː/Listen
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neurosurgery
Dictionary meaning
Any surgery that involves the nervous system, such as the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves.
Examples
- I was nervous about my neurosurgery, but the doctor assured me everything would go well.
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