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surgery

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﹒The branch of medical practice that treats injuries, diseases, or deformities by the physical removal, repair, or readjustment of organs and tissues.

﹒A medical procedure or operation performed by a surgeon.

﹒A room or office where a doctor, dentist, or veterinarian consults with or treats patients.

Examples

﹒The doctor recommended surgery to repair the torn ligament in his knee.

﹒She was nervous about the upcoming surgery, but the medical team assured her she was in good hands.

﹒After undergoing heart surgery, he spent several weeks recovering at home.

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