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operating room
/ˈɑːpɚɹˌeɪɾɪŋ ɹˈuːm/
/ˈɒpəɹˌeɪtɪŋ ɹˈuːm/
OROperating room
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a sterile space in a hospital where surgeries are performed using specialized equipment
What is an "operating room"?
An operating room (OR) is a specialized facility within a hospital where surgeries are performed. It has surgical tools, disinfected supplies, and advanced medical technology to help surgeons and surgical teams during operations. Operating rooms are designed to maintain a disinfected environment to reduce the risk of infection and ensure patient safety. Surgical procedures performed in the OR range from minor surgeries to complex, life-saving operations.
Examples
Before surgery, patients are moved onto the bed in the operating room.
The operating room is kept clean and sterile to prevent infections.
