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surgery

Pronunciation: /ˈsəːdʒ(ə)ri/

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Definition of surgery

noun (plural surgeries)

  • 1 [mass noun] the treatment of injuries or disorders of the body by incision or manipulation, especially with instruments:cardiac surgery he had surgery on his ankle
  • 2British a place where a doctor, dentist, or other medical practitioner treats or advises patients.
  • [in singular] a period of time during which patients may visit a doctor, dentist, or other medical practitioner for treatment or advice:Doctor Bailey had finished his evening surgery
  • an occasion on which an MP, lawyer, or other professional person gives advice.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French surgerie, contraction of serurgerie, from serurgien (see surgeon)

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