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