Word: neurosurgical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: neu
ro
sur
gi
cal
Definition: Of, or pertaining to neurosurgery; any surgery that involves the nervous system (brain or spinal cord or peripheral nerves)
Morphemes:
Affix: neuro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: nerves, nerve tissue, or the nervous system.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νευρο-
Language: grc
Decoded: neuro-
Meaning: νευρο-
Affix: surgical
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of, relating to, used in, or resulting from surgery.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χείρ
Language: grc
Decoded: kheir
Meaning: hand
Affix: ἔργον
Language: grc
Decoded: ergon
Meaning: work