Definition Synonyms
Definition of surgery - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicalTECH. UK medical procedure involving major incisionsTECH. UK
- She underwent surgery to remove her appendix.
2.
healthcareUK doctor's office in British EnglishUK
- She visited the surgery for her annual check-up.
3.
hospital fieldTECH. medical specialty for performing surgical proceduresTECH.
- He decided to specialize in surgery during medical school.
4.
transformationRare US drastic changes made to somethingRare US
- The organization underwent surgery to improve efficiency.
5.
consultation meetingRare UK formal meeting for consultations, especially with politiciansRare UK
- The MP held a surgery to discuss local issues.
Images of surgery
doctor's office in British English
Expressions with surgery
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place where a doctor sees patients
I have an appointment at the doctor's surgery.
have an operation performed on the body by medical doctors
He will undergo surgery tomorrow to repair the broken bone.
room or building where a dentist treats patients
I have an appointment at the dentist's surgery tomorrow.
surgery where a dentist works
She went to the dental surgery for a tooth extraction.
surgery to improve appearance, not health
She opted for vanity surgery to enhance her nose.
surgery to change genitalia for gender transition
Alex underwent bottom surgery to align with their gender identity.
serious medical operation
She needed major surgery to repair her heart.
surgery to improve appearance
She considered cosmetic surgery to boost her confidence.
operation done very quickly to treat sudden serious illness or injury
He needed emergency surgery after the car accident.
surgical procedure using laser beams to cut or destroy tissue
He underwent laser surgery to correct his vision.
planned operation that can be scheduled because no immediate medical emergency exists
The hospital postponed all nonurgent elective surgery during the winter outbreak.
medical procedure on the eye to correct vision
He underwent eye surgery to improve his nearsightedness..
medical operation on the heart
After the heart surgery, the patient recovered remarkably well..
surgery to repair or reshape body parts
She underwent plastic surgery after the accident.
surgery done after an accident to fix injuries
The doctor performed accident surgery to repair the broken bones.
surgery to improve physical appearance, not for health reasons
She decided to undergo aesthetic surgery to enhance her looks.
surgical operation on the brain
After the accident, he required brain surgery to remove the clot..
branch of medicine that performs operations on the heart and large vessels
He decided to specialize in pediatric cardiac surgery.
eye surgery removing a cloudy lens
Cataract surgery improved her vision significantly.
operation creating a new route for blood around blocked heart arteries
Coronary bypass surgery can significantly reduce chest pain and improve heart function.
operation done to fix body problems or improve function or appearance
The child needed corrective surgery to repair his cleft palate.
medical operation where patient leaves hospital on the same day
The doctor recommended day surgery instead of staying overnight in the hospital.
surgery to improve appearance or symmetry
She opted for esthetic surgery to enhance her nose.
surgery focusing on abdominal organs and other areas
He decided to specialize in general surgery after medical school.
Origin of surgery
Greek, kheir (hand) + ergon (work)
Terms with surgery included in their meaning
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medical
doctor trained to perform surgery
organ surgery
medical operation to replace a diseased body part
medical
have skin sewn together after an injury or surgery
cosmetic surgery
dermal substance injected to restore volume
no surgery
birth occurring without surgical procedures
medical
involving surgery to repair or reshape body parts
medical
cosmetic surgery removing belly fat and skin and tightening abdominal muscles
medical
in the process of having surgery
animal surgery
remove reproductive organs to prevent offspring
surgery room
room in a hospital for performing surgeries
medical
drug causing complete loss of consciousness during surgery
medical
perform surgery
beauty
receive plastic surgery to change appearance
surgical procedure
medical procedure or surgery
medical
practitioner specializing in internal medicine not surgery
medical
relating to or used in surgery
cosmetic surgery
cosmetic surgery to enhance buttocks appearance
cosmetic surgery
have surgery to make the face look younger
cosmetic surgery
perform surgery to make someone's face look younger
medical
piece of tissue or organ transplanted in surgery
cosmetic surgery
get surgery to make the face look younger
surgery
act of cutting into something
medical
cut made during surgery
surgery
cosmetic surgery removing fat by suction
Examples of surgery in a sentence
Doctors recommended surgery to fix the broken bone. He booked an appointment at the surgery for next week. The surgery was closed for the holiday. Surgery requires precision and skill. Advancements in surgery have saved countless lives. The old policy needed surgery to stay relevant.
The film's script required surgery to fit the new theme. The councilor's surgery was fully booked. Residents attended the surgery to voice concerns.
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- French:chirurgie, cabinet médical, ...
- German:Operation, Praxis, ...
- Italian:intervento chirurgico, studio medico, ...
- Spanish:cirugía, consultorio, ...
- Portuguese:cirurgia, consultório, ...
- Chinese:手术, 诊所, ...
- Japanese:手術, 診療所, ...
- Arabic:جِرَاحَة, عيادة, ...
- Hebrew:נִיתּוּחַ, מִרְפָּאָה, ...
- Russian:операция, врачебный кабинет, ...
- Ukrainian:операція, кабінет лікаря, ...
- Hindi:ऑपरेशन, चिकित्सालय, ...
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