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surgery

noun B2 Formal

Meaning

Surgery is a medical procedure that involves the manual and instrumental treatment of injuries, diseases, or deformities by performing operations on the body.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "surgery" with "surgical," which refers to the methods or techniques used in surgery.

Example Sentences

The doctor explained the risks involved in the surgery carefully .
The doctor said the surgery will take about two hours .
The patient underwent surgery to remove the damaged tissue .
When will you have the surgery scheduled ?

Common Phrases

general surgery cosmetic surgery surgical procedure

Synonyms

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