Surgery

Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːr.dʒər.i/

Definitions of surgery

noun a medical procedure involving incisions to repair or remove a part of the body

Example Sentences

A1 My aunt had surgery on her knee last week.

A2 After the surgery, the patient will need to rest for a few days.

B1 The surgery was successful, and the patient is recovering well.

B2 The surgeon explained the risks and benefits of the surgery to the patient.

C1 The hospital specializes in minimally invasive surgeries for complex cases.

C2 The advancements in robotic surgery have revolutionized the field of medicine.

Examples of surgery in a Sentence

formal The patient underwent a successful surgery to remove the tumor.

informal My friend had surgery on her knee and now she's feeling much better.

slang I can't believe I have to go through surgery, it's such a hassle.

figurative Making a drastic change in the company's management was like performing surgery on the organization.

Grammatical Forms of surgery

• past tense: surgeon
• plural: surgeries
• comparative: more surgery
• superlative: most surgery
• present tense: surgery
• future tense: will surgery
• perfect tense: have surgery
• continuous tense: is surgery
• singular: surgery
• positive degree: surgical
• infinitive: to surgery
• gerund: surgerying
• participle: surgied

Origin and Evolution of surgery

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'surgery' originated from the ancient Greek word 'kheirourgia', which is a combination of 'kheir' (hand) and 'ergon' (work).

Evolution of the word: The term 'surgery' originally referred to the manual or mechanical treatment of medical conditions, particularly through the use of hands. Over time, it has evolved to encompass a wide range of medical procedures performed by trained professionals using specialized instruments and techniques.