Surgeries Meaning in English
word · lemma: surgery
Definition
Medical operations where doctors cut into the body to treat injuries, diseases, or conditions. It can also refer to specialized treatments performed by surgeons.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in medical and formal contexts. The plural 'surgeries' means more than one operation, not to be confused with 'surgery' as a place (British English: doctor's office/clinic). Common collocations: 'have surgeries,' 'perform surgeries,' 'major/minor surgeries.'
Example Sentences
He has had three surgeries on his knee.
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Many surgeries are scheduled for next week.
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The hospital performs over fifty surgeries a day.
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After several surgeries, she finally started to recover.
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My uncle has had so many surgeries he jokes that he’s part robot now.
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Lots of routine surgeries are now done with tiny cameras and small cuts.
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