Surgery
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British pronunciation/sˈɜːd‍ʒəɹi/
American pronunciation/ˈsɝdʒɝi/

Definition & Meaning of "surgery"

Surgery
01

the branch of medicine that involves the surgical treatment of disease or injury

surgery definition and meaning

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.

1.1

a medical practice that involves cutting open a body part in order to repair, remove, etc. an organ

surgery definition and meaning
1.2

a doctor's office or clinic where patients can receive medical treatment or advice

02

a room where a doctor or dentist can be consulted

surgery

n

surge

n

microsurgery

n

microsurgery

n
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Example
An underlying heart condition can complicate surgery.
Surgery increases the risk of a pulmonary embolism.
After surgery, the nurse placed a gypsum cast for stability.
Treatment options for neoplasia include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
Mike's bionic knee enhanced his mobility after surgery.
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