surgery

sur-ger-y

noun

A place where a doctor, dentist, or vet sees and treats patients.

"The doctor's surgery is open until 6 pm."

noun

A scheduled time when a public official meets constituents for advice.

"The MP holds a weekly surgery."

noun

A medical procedure involving cutting into the body to repair or remove tissue.

"She needed urgent surgery on her knee."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: surgical operation, operation, surgical procedure, surgical process, OR, operating room, operating theatre, operating theater