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procedure

1 of 1noun
/prə.ˈsi.ʤɜr/
Forms:procedures
1

an operation performed by medical professionals to diagnose, treat, etc. a medical condition or injury

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A procedure is a specific method or set of actions taken to diagnose, treat, or manage a health condition. It can range from a simple test, like taking a blood sample, to more complex operations, such as surgery. Procedures are designed to achieve a particular medical goal, such as relieving symptoms, correcting a problem, or gaining information for diagnosis.

  • The surgeon explained the details of the procedure scheduled for tomorrow to remove the appendix.
  • She underwent a minimally invasive procedure to repair a torn ligament in her knee.
  • The doctor recommended a diagnostic procedure to investigate the cause of the patient's chronic headaches.
  • Patients are often briefed on the risks and benefits of a procedure before giving consent.
  • The hospital's operating room is equipped with advanced technology to facilitate complex surgical procedures.
2

a particular set of actions conducted in a certain way

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  • The technician followed a detailed procedure to calibrate the equipment accurately.
  • The laboratory has a standardized procedure for testing samples to ensure consistent results.
  • He learned the procedure for conducting the financial audit according to company guidelines.
  • She carefully followed the procedure for setting up the new software system to avoid errors.
  • Safety procedures must be followed in the laboratory.
Synonyms:
process
3

the prescribed method or rules for conducting legal or parliamentary actions

  • The judge reminded everyone of the correct procedure before the trial began.
  • Parliamentary procedure dictates how motions are proposed and voted on.
  • Legal procedures must be followed to ensure a fair trial.
  • The committee adhered to procedure when discussing the bill.
  • Filing complaints requires following specific legal procedure.
4

a defined sequence of steps in a computer program, often performing a specific function

  • The programmer wrote a procedure to sort the data alphabetically.
  • Each procedure in the code must be tested separately.
  • The software includes procedures for backup and recovery.
  • Recursive procedures can call themselves within a program.
  • Debugging a procedure helps prevent errors in the main program.
Synonyms:
subprogramfunctionroutinesubroutine