surgery

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈsɜːdʒəɹi/
/ˈsɝdʒəɹi/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A procedure involving major incisions to remove, repair, or replace a part of a body.

Example Sentences
  • Many times surgery is necessary to prevent cancer from spreading.
2 Definition

The medical specialty related to the performance of surgical procedures.

3 Definition

A room or department where surgery is performed.

4 Definition

A doctor's office.

Example Sentences
  • I dropped in on the surgery as I was passing to show the doctor my hemorrhoids.
5 Definition

Any arrangement where people arrive and wait for an interview with certain people, particularly a politician. cf. clinic.

Example Sentences
  • Our MP will be holding a surgery in the village hall on Tuesday.
6 Definition

(bankruptcy) A pre-packaged bankruptcy or "quick bankruptcy".

7 Definition

The production of a manifold by removing parts of one manifold and replacing them with corresponding parts of others.