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surgery

The correct spelling is surgery.

How to pronounce surgery

/ˈsɜːdʒəɹi/
noun

IPA: /ˈsɜːdʒəɹi/

Say it like: Sur-jer-ee

The correct spelling is surgery. A procedure involving major incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body. For example: "Many times surgery is necessary to prevent cancer from spreading."

Usage Examples

Many times surgery is necessary to prevent cancer from spreading.

I dropped in on the surgery as I was passing to show the doctor my hemorrhoids.

Our MP will be holding a surgery in the village hall on Tuesday.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A procedure involving major incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body.
  2. 2.The medical specialty related to the performance of surgical procedures.
  3. 3.A room or department where surgery is performed.
  4. 4.A doctor's office.
  5. 5.Any arrangement where people arrive and wait for an interview with certain people, particularly a politician. cf. clinic.

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