surgery
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
Common Phrases
general surgery
cosmetic surgery
surgical procedure
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