El neurocirujano
Example: El neurocirujano opera el cerebro con mucho cuidado.
Definition
"El neurocirujano" refers to a medical professional specializing in neurosurgery, performing surgical operations on the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the nervous system with precision and care to treat various neurological disorders.
Etymology
The word "el neurocirujano" comes from the combination of the Greek prefix 'neuro-' meaning nerve, and the Spanish word 'cirujano' meaning surgeon. This reflects a surgeon specializing in operations involving the nervous system. Did you know the term highlights the intricate nature of their work on nerves and the brain?
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"El neurocirujano" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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