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TOPIK 6noun

신경외과

singyeongoegwa [신경외꽈]

신경외과가 · 신경외과를

neurosurgery (department)

Example

허리 디스크 때문에 신경외과에 다녀요.

I go to neurosurgery for my herniated disc.

Word parts

신 spirit경 pathway외 outside과 department

Literally 'nerve surgery department'; -과 = hospital department: 내과, 안과.

Good to know

Pronounced [신경외꽈]; 신경과 treats nerves with medicine, while 신경외과 operates.