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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.