SURGERY

/ˈsɜːdʒəɹi/ ► audio Scrabble 11 Words With Friends 12

Definition

  1. noun the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures.
  2. noun a room where a doctor or dentist can be consulted.
  3. noun a room in a hospital equipped for the performance of surgical operations. — synonyms: operating_room, OR, operating_theater, operating_theatre
  4. noun a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments. — synonyms: operation, surgical_operation, surgical_procedure, surgical_process

Examples

  • “Many times surgery is necessary to prevent cancer from spreading.”
  • “I dropped in on the surgery as I was passing to show the doctor my hemorrhoids.”
  • “Our MP will be holding a surgery in the village hall on Tuesday.”

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