neurosurgeon
Operates on brains
A neurosurgeon is a physician who specializes in surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the nervous system.
Neurosurgeons treat conditions ranging from brain tumors and aneurysms to spinal injuries and herniated discs.
The field requires extensive training beyond medical school, typically a seven-year residency.
The neurosurgeon explained the risks of removing the tumor.
Surgical skull removal procedure
- laminectomyRemoving vertebral arch surgically
- craniectomySurgical skull portion removal
- shuntDivert from main course
- clippingPiece cut out
resection · decompression · discectomy · endoscopic · biopsy · excision · fusion · implantation
Organ's external tissue
- cerebellumMovement coordination organ
- brainstemLower neural trunk
- hippocampusMemory formation region
- amygdalaEmotion-processing brain cluster
meninges · glioma · glioblastoma · aneurysm · tumor · lesion · ventricle · cranium
Precise surgical knife
- drillHole-boring device
- burrClinging seed case
- retractorTool exposing surgical field
- forcepsMedical grasping instrument
clamp · hemostat · suture · cautery · microscope · craniotome · dissector · probe
Abnormal tissue mass
- aneurysmArterial wall bulge
- epilepsyBrain disorder causing seizures
- Parkinson'sNeurodegenerative motor disorder
- hydrocephalusAbnormal cranial fluid buildup
stroke · meningioma · sciatica · concussion · hemorrhage
Induced loss of feeling
- sterileFree from microorganisms
- scrubsMedical staff uniform
- gownLong formal garment
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
theatre · incision · hemostasis · positioning · draping · irrigation · magnification · illumination
Accuracy of measurement
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- microsurgeryMagnified procedures on minute structures
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
- concentrationSustained single-minded attention
patience · stamina · accuracy · delicate · focus · exactness · judgment
Mental disorder physician
- neuropsychiatristBrain and mental health physician
- psychologistMental behavior specialist
- psychotherapistMental health professional
- psychopharmacologistPhysician prescribing psychiatric medications
therapist · counselor · mental health · cognition · brain function · behavioral · emotional · psychological
State of dwelling somewhere
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- anatomyStudy of organism structure
- internshipSupervised professional trial period
- specializationConcentrated expertise in one field
craniotomy
Surgical skull removal procedure
- laminectomyRemoving vertebral arch surgically
- craniectomySurgical skull portion removal
- shuntDivert from main course
clipping · resection · decompression · discectomy · endoscopic · biopsy · excision · fusion · implantation
cortex
Organ's external tissue
- cerebellumMovement coordination organ
- brainstemLower neural trunk
- hippocampusMemory formation region
amygdala · meninges · glioma · glioblastoma · aneurysm · tumor · lesion · ventricle · cranium · intracranial
scalpel
Precise surgical knife
forceps · clamp · hemostat · suture · cautery · microscope · craniotome · dissector · probe · speculum
tumor
Abnormal tissue mass
- aneurysmArterial wall bulge
- epilepsyBrain disorder causing seizures
- Parkinson'sNeurodegenerative motor disorder
hydrocephalus · stroke · meningioma · sciatica · concussion · hemorrhage
anesthesia
Induced loss of feeling
gloves · theatre · incision · hemostasis · positioning · draping · irrigation · magnification · illumination · monitoring
precision
Accuracy of measurement
- dexteritySkillful hand coordination
- microsurgeryMagnified procedures on minute structures
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
concentration · patience · stamina · accuracy · delicate · focus · exactness · judgment
psychiatrist
Mental disorder physician
- neuropsychiatristBrain and mental health physician
- psychologistMental behavior specialist
- psychotherapistMental health professional
psychopharmacologist · therapist · counselor · mental health · cognition · brain function · behavioral · emotional · psychological · trauma
residency
State of dwelling somewhere
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- anatomyStudy of organism structure
- internshipSupervised professional trial period
- Surgeons
- neurosurgeons
- doctorsdoctor, doctors, physician, physicians, MD
- medical careersnurse, physician, pediatrician, cardiologist, oncologist
- medical professionalsdoctor, doctors, physician, physicians, surgeons
- high-paid careersanesthesiologist, cardiologist, CEO, investment banker, hedge fund manager
neurosurgeonpsychiatrist
Mental disorder physician
psychologist · neurologist · psychotherapist · counselor · faith healer
neurosurgeonlayperson
Non-specialist or unordained person
amateur · quack · novice · dilettante · generalist
neurosurgeonunskilled laborer
Worker without specialized training
fast food worker · janitor · dishwasher · day laborer · street sweeper