surgery
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/ˈsɜːdʒəɹi/
English
Definitions
noun
- A procedure involving major incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body.“Many times surgery is necessary to prevent cancer from spreading.”
- The medical specialty related to the performance of surgical procedures.
- A room or department where surgery is performed.
- A doctor's office.“I dropped in on the surgery as I was passing to show the doctor my hemorrhoids.”
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Synonyms
officeoperationoperating roomoperating theatretheatresurgical procedureoperating theatersurgical operationsurgicalsurgicallysurgeonchirurgiephysicianoutpatientcosmetologymammaryplasticblock
Associated
urologyorthopedicsgynaecologyneurosurgeryobstetricsgynecologyophthalmologyorthopaedicdermatologyradiologyorthopedic