brain surgery
"Brain surgery" involves complex procedures performed by neurosurgeons to treat various conditions affecting the brain.
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Definition
C1Medicine
(technical)A medical operation performed on the brain to treat conditions like tumors, aneurysms, and injuries.
Example
- The patient underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor.
- Brain surgery can be a life-saving procedure for those with severe head injuries.
B2General
(idiomatic, hyperbolic)Something considered very complex or difficult to understand.
Example
- Learning to drive isn't brain surgery; it just takes practice.
- It's not brain surgery, you just need to follow the instructions.
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