Meaning of the word neurosurgery in English

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neurosurgery

US /ˌnʊr.oʊˈsɝː.dʒər.i/
UK /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈsɜː.dʒər.i/
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Noun

surgery performed on the nervous system, especially the brain and spinal cord.

Example:
He underwent complex neurosurgery to remove the tumor.
Advances in neurosurgery have greatly improved patient outcomes.