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surgery

/ˈsɜːdʒəɹi/
Meanings
  • noun

    A medical procedure that involves the removal or repair of tissues in the body.

    - "The patient underwent surgery to remove the tumor."
    - "The doctor performed a successful heart surgery."
  • noun

    The practice of performing operations to improve a person's health.

    - "He decided to have surgery to improve his eyesight."
    - "She needed surgery to correct her heart condition."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈsɝdʒəɹi/



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Synonyms

office , operation , operating room , operating theatre , theatre
Rhymes
Words rhyming with surgery
dermis , germs , firmament , termite
Variants
List of all variants of surgery that leads to same result
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Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

surgeries, surgeons, surgeons' table, pre-surgery, post-surgery

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Derived from the Latin word 'chirurgia,' meaning 'healing art' or 'skill of the hand.'

Trivia
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  1. The oldest known surgical tool is a flint blade, which dates back to around 30,000 BC.

  2. The first recorded use of anesthesia during surgery was in China around 2700 BC, when surgeons used a mixture of wine and opium to numb their patients.

  3. The world's largest heart surgery was performed on a 10-year-old boy in 1952. The surgery lasted for 28 hours and involved repairing a large hole in his heart.

Related Concepts
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  1. Anesthesia: A medical technique used to prevent pain during surgery.

  2. Surgical instruments: Tools used by surgeons to perform surgical procedures.

Culture
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Surgery has been a significant part of human history since ancient civilizations. It has been depicted in literature, art, and music. For example, Hippocrates, the ancient Greek physician, is often referred to as the 'Father of Medicine.' He is known for his contributions to the field of surgery, including the description of various surgical procedures.

How to Memorize "surgery"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the surgical team in the operating room, wearing their sterile gowns and masks. Visualize the patient lying on the operating table, and the surgeon making the first incision.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'surgery' with the idea of healing and improvement.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Surgical Sam' to remember the steps of the surgical process: S-Site preparation, U-Understanding the anatomy, R-Repairing the damaged tissue, G-Gauze and sutures, I-Inspection of the wound, C-Closure of the incision, and A-Aftercare.

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