noun
brain surgery; neurosurgery
Medical term for surgical procedures on the brain. Used in both clinical and general contexts.
彼は脳手術を受けた後、順調に回復している。
After undergoing brain surgery, he is recovering well.
脳手術は高度な技術を要する。
Brain surgery requires advanced skill.
Refers to the medical specialty of brain surgery or the department; 脳手術 is the procedure itself.
Compound of 脳 (のう, 'brain') and 手術 (しゅじゅつ, 'surgery').