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Surgery
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cirugía
the branch of medicine that involves the surgical treatment of disease or injury
What is "surgery"?
Surgery is a medical specialty that involves performing procedures to treat injuries, diseases, or other conditions through hands-on or tool-assisted methods. Surgeons, trained specialists in this field, use various methods to repair, remove, or change tissues and organs in the body to improve health and well-being. Surgery involves different medical fields, from general surgery to specialized surgery. It plays a vital role in diagnosing, treating, and preventing a large number of medical conditions, aiming to ease symptoms and restore function to affected areas of the body.
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cirugía, intervención quirúrgica
a medical practice that involves cutting open a body part in order to repair, remove, etc. an organ
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consulta, quirófano
a doctor's office or clinic where patients can receive medical treatment or advice
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consultorio, gabinete
a room where a doctor or dentist can be consulted
surgery
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surge
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microsurgery
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microsurgery
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Ejemplo
An underlying heart condition can complicate surgery.
Surgery increases the risk of a pulmonary embolism.
Treatment for lung cancer may involve surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
Treatment of breast cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and hormone therapy.
After surgery, the nurse placed a gypsum cast for stability.
