Definition

Related to the branch of medicine that deals with surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the nervous system.

Example

The neurosurgical team performed a complex operation to remove a brain tumor.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new neurosurgical techniques they are using now?

Yeah, I read that they can help patients recover faster than before.

It's amazing how much progress is being made in neurosurgical fields.

Absolutely! It gives so much hope to those who need it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Neurosurgical → It is formed from "neuro-" (from Greek "neuron", meaning nerve) and "surgical" (from Latin "chirurgicus", meaning pertaining to surgery). The word "neurosurgical" refers to the surgical procedures related to the nervous system.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nerve' ('neuro-') and 'surgery' ('surgical') to remember that 'neurosurgical' means related to surgery on the nervous system.

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