neurosurgeon

/ˈnʌroʊsərdʒɪn/
/ˈnʌrəʊsədʒɪn/
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Other forms: neurosurgeons

Definitions of neurosurgeon
  1. noun
    someone who does surgery on the nervous system (especially the brain)
    synonyms: brain surgeon
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    type of:
    operating surgeon, sawbones, surgeon
    a physician who specializes in surgery
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