surgery
1 of 1noun/ˈsɝdʒəri/
Forms:surgeries
1
the branch of medicine that involves the surgical treatment of disease or injury
Surgery is a medical specialty that involves performing procedures to treat injuries, diseases, or other conditions through hands-on or tool-assisted methods. Surgeons, trained specialists in this field, use various methods to repair, remove, or change tissues and organs in the body to improve health and well-being. Surgery involves different medical fields, from general surgery to specialized surgery. It plays a vital role in diagnosing, treating, and preventing a large number of medical conditions, aiming to ease symptoms and restore function to affected areas of the body.
- He chose surgery because it offers immediate results in patient care.
- Surgery requires precision and a deep understanding of human anatomy.
- Advances in surgery have improved recovery times.
- Surgery has advanced significantly with the development of robotic techniques.
- Specialists in surgery work closely with other medical fields to treat patients effectively.
2
a room or office where a doctor or dentist sees and consults patients
- He waited in the surgery for his dental check-up.
- The doctor receives patients in her surgery twice a week.
- Appointments must be booked in advance for the surgery.
- The surgery provides consultation and minor treatments.
- Patients discussed their symptoms with the physician in the surgery.