surgery
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British pronunciation
/sˈɜːd‍ʒəɹi/

Definition & Meaning of "surgery"in English

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.

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He chose surgery because it offers immediate results in patient care.
Surgery requires precision and a deep understanding of human anatomy.
1.1

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

surgery definition and meaning
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After the surgery, the patient received instructions on how to care for the surgical wound.
The doctor recommended surgery to remove the tumor and improve the patient ’s health.
1.2

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

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The doctor asked me to come to his surgery for a check-up.
She waited in the surgery for her appointment to begin.
02

a room where a doctor or dentist can be consulted

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surgery definition and meaning
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He waited in the surgery for his dental check-up.
The doctor receives patients in her surgery twice a week.
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