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Procedure
01
an operation performed by medical professionals to diagnose, treat, etc. a medical condition or injury
What is a "procedure"?
A procedure is a specific method or set of actions taken to diagnose, treat, or manage a health condition. It can range from a simple test, like taking a blood sample, to more complex operations, such as surgery. Procedures are designed to achieve a particular medical goal, such as relieving symptoms, correcting a problem, or gaining information for diagnosis.
03
a process or series of acts especially of a practical or mechanical nature involved in a particular form of work
04
a mode of conducting legal and parliamentary proceedings
05
a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
procedure
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procedural
adj
procedural
adj
Example
She underwent a minimally invasive procedure to repair a torn ligament in her knee.
The surgeon explained the details of the procedure scheduled for tomorrow to remove the appendix.
Patients are often briefed on the risks and benefits of a procedure before giving consent.
Operationally, the emergency response plan outlines clear procedures.
Procedures were established for the government of the school.
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