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Put every light you have on a dimmer. Because after a certain age, we can play with the lighting and set it on how you look best on it. It's cheaper than plastic surgery.
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Meaning of "surgery" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SURGERY

Via Old French from Latin chirurgia, from Greek kheirurgia, from kheir hand + ergon work.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SURGERY

surgery  [ˈsɜːdʒərɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SURGERY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Surgery is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SURGERY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

surgery

Surgery

Surgery (from the Greek: χειρουργική cheirourgikē (composed of χείρ, "hand", and ἔργον, "work"), via Latin: chirurgiae, meaning "hand work") is an ancient medical specialty that uses operative manual and instrumental techniques on a patient to investigate and/or treat a pathological condition such as disease or injury, or to help improve bodily function or appearance. An act of performing surgery may be called a surgical procedure, operation, or simply surgery. In this context, the verb operate means to perform surgery. The adjective surgical means pertaining to surgery; e.g. surgical instruments or surgical nurse. The patient or subject on which the surgery is performed can be a person or an animal. A surgeon is a person who practises surgery. Persons described as surgeons are commonly physicians, but the term is also applied to podiatrists, dentists (known as oral and maxillofacial surgeons) and veterinarians. A surgery can last from minutes to hours, but is typically not an ongoing or periodic type of treatment.

Definition of surgery in the English dictionary

The first definition of surgery in the dictionary is the branch of medicine concerned with treating disease, injuries, etc, by means of manual or operative procedures, esp by incision into the body. Other definition of surgery is the performance of such procedures by a surgeon. Surgery is also a place where a doctor, dentist, etc, can be consulted.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SURGERY


biosurgery
ˈbaɪəʊˌsɜːdʒərɪ
chemosurgery
ˌkiːməʊˈsɜːdʒərɪ
chirurgery
kaɪˈrɜːdʒərɪ
cryosurgery
ˌkraɪəʊˈsɜːdʒərɪ
drudgery
ˈdrʌdʒərɪ
electrosurgery
ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈsɜːdʒərɪ
forgery
ˈfɔːdʒərɪ
gingery
ˈdʒɪndʒərɪ
injury
ˈɪndʒərɪ
menagerie
mɪˈnædʒərɪ
microsurgery
ˌmaɪkrəʊˈsɜːdʒərɪ
neurosurgery
ˌnjʊərəʊˈsɜːdʒərɪ
orangery
ˈɒrɪndʒərɪ
perjury
ˈpɜːdʒərɪ
plagiary
ˈpleɪdʒərɪ
presurgery
priːˈsɜːdʒərɪ
psychosurgery
ˌsaɪkəʊˈsɜːdʒərɪ
reinjury
riːˈɪndʒərɪ
soldiery
ˈsəʊldʒərɪ
telesurgery
ˌtɛlɪˈsɜːdʒərɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SURGERY

surge
surge tank
surge tide
surgeful
surgeless
surgent
surgeon
surgeon general
surgeon´s knot
surgeoncies
surgeoncy
surgeonfish
surgeons general
surgeonship
surger
surgeries
surgery hours
surgical
surgical appliance
surgical boot

WORDS THAT END LIKE SURGERY

buggery
cosmetic surgery
day surgery
dental surgery
elective surgery
heart surgery
imagery
keyhole surgery
laser surgery
LASIK surgery
open-heart surgery
orthopaedic surgery
orthopedic surgery
piggery
plastic surgery
reconstructive surgery
skulduggery
spare-part surgery
thuggery
tree surgery

Synonyms and antonyms of surgery in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SURGERY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «surgery» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of surgery

Translation of «surgery» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SURGERY

Find out the translation of surgery to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of surgery from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «surgery» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

外科手术
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cirugía
570 millions of speakers

English

surgery
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सर्जरी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عَمَلِيَّةٌ جِرَاحِيَّة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

хирургическое лечение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cirurgia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সার্জারি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cabinet médical
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pembedahan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Arztpraxis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

手術
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수술
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Surgery
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khoa phẫu thuật
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அறுவை சிகிச்சை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शस्त्रक्रिया
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

cerrahlık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ambulatorio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przychodnia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

хірургія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

operație chirurgicală
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εγχείριση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

chirurgie
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

läkarmottagning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

legekontor
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of surgery

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SURGERY»

The term «surgery» is very widely used and occupies the 4.382 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SURGERY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «surgery» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «surgery» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about surgery

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10 QUOTES WITH «SURGERY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word surgery.
1
Rashid al-Ghannushi
Just like in medicine, when the normal medicine no longer works, one resorts to surgery. And the revolutions is like the surgery: It's painful, and it's the last resort for nations.
2
Jane Badler
And that might have led to other shows but you know what LA is like. I was in my early 30s and it wasn't going to get easier. You know, that's when you start to wonder if you might have to get lots of plastic surgery.
3
Roseanne Barr
Since I had my gastric bypass surgery in 1998, I eat like a bird. Unfortunately, that bird is a California condor.
4
Bryan Batt
Put every light you have on a dimmer. Because after a certain age, we can play with the lighting and set it on how you look best on it. It's cheaper than plastic surgery.
5
Andre Benjamin
I had six silly tattoos done when I was young and I bitterly regret them. I've thought about laser surgery, but that leaves a scar, so I'm just leaving them.
6
Sandra Bernhard
I don't like surgery. I don't like elective surgery, I don't like surgery that you have to have.
7
Halle Berry
I see women in their 30s getting plastic surgery, pulling this up and tucking that back. It's like a slippery slope - once you start you pull one thing one way and then you think, 'Oh my God, I've got to do the other side.'
8
Jessica Biel
At 10, I was intrigued by surgery, I wanted to be a surgeon for a long time. I love doctor shows and surgery shows. Blood is not an issue for me. I even took pictures once of me getting my blood taken.
9
Pierce Brosnan
I have not had any plastic surgery in any shape or form. No implants. And my hair is not dyed.
10
Diane Cilento
Both my parents were doctors, and my mother had her surgery in the house. There were six children.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SURGERY»

Discover the use of surgery in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to surgery and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Bariatric Surgery: A Primer for Your Medical Practice
Obesity is a serious and rapidly increasing medical problem. Bariatric surgery is the only effective long-term treatment for morbid obesity and the performance of this surgery has increased dramatically over the years.
Francis A. Farraye, R. Armour Forse, 2006
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Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery: Techniques and Tips
This second edition of Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Techniques and Tips represents a comprehensive description of the current laparoscopic techniques.
Namir Katkhouda, 2010
3
The Surgery Book: For Kids
"-Ira Buchwald MD, Pediatric Anesthesiologist "Dr. Bhatia's book takes a potentially scary experience and turns it into a fun adventure. The story, complete with great illustrations, is a wonderful way to introduce surgery to children.
Shivani Bhatia, 2010
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Master Techniques in Surgery: Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic ...
Outcomes, complications, and follow-up are also discussed. Each chapter ends with a brief reference list. A companion website will offer the fully searchable content of the book and procedural videos.
Keith Lillemoe, Willaim Jarnigan, 2012
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Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
A "who's who" of international authorities in plastic surgery explain their signature techniques, giving surgeons all the know-how they need to deliver the exceptional results their patients demand.
‎2009
6
NMS Surgery Casebook
Chapter contents are parallel to other surgical texts, yet are organized and closely cross-referenced to NMS Surgery. The book visually corresponds to the NMS text, too, and contains 205 line drawings and 115 tables.
Bruce E. Jarrell, 2003
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Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery
The text also tackles post-operative issues, such as complications, reoperation, plastic surgery after weight loss, nutritional issues, and pregnancy following obesity surgery.
Phillip R. Schauer, Bruce D. Schirmer, Stacy Brethauer, 2008
8
Glenn's Urologic Surgery
The Seventh Edition continues to emphasize laparoscopic procedures. Each section opens with a thoroughly illustrated description of relevant anatomy.
Sam D. Graham, Thomas E. Keane, James Francis Glenn, 2010
9
Surgery
The book features 60 clinical cases, 10 new to this edition and 50 revised and updated from the first edition.
Michelle Li, Stephanie C. Lin, Aaron B. Caughey, 2007
10
Essentials of Cataract Surgery
Essentials of Cataract Surgery comprehensively covers the basics of every step of modern cataract surgery from preoperative evaluation to postoperative care. Detailed instructions and pearls are provided for each specific step.
Bonnie An Henderson, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SURGERY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term surgery is used in the context of the following news items.
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CNN is accused of misleading viewers about Sanjay Gupta's brain …
A grassroots network of reporters in Nepal is alleging that CNN correspondent Sanjay Gupta grossly misrepresented his involvement in the brain surgery of a ... «Quartz, Jul 15»
2
Enrique Iglesias 'Currently Undergoing Reconstructive Hand …
Singer Enrique Iglesias is undergoing hand surgery following an accident where a drone sliced his fingers during a concert in Tijuana, Mexico. "Thank you to all ... «ABC News, Jun 15»
3
Kyle Korver undergoes surgery to repair ligament damage in ankle
Atlanta Hawks guard Kyle Korver underwent surgery on his right ankle in New York on Wednesday evening to repair ligament damage in his right ankle. «ESPN, May 15»
4
Inmate who won order for sex reassignment surgery recommended …
A prison board Thursday approved parole for an inmate who recently won a federal court order for state-paid gender reassignment surgery, even as a federal ... «Los Angeles Times, May 15»
5
Daniel Craig Undergoes Surgery After Injury on Set of New James …
"During a scheduled break, Daniel Craig had arthroscopic surgery to repair his knee injury. He will rejoin production on April 22 at Pinewood," a spokeswoman ... «People Magazine, Apr 15»
6
Kevin Durant to have foot surgery
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Kevin Durant will have bone graft surgery on his ailing right foot and will miss the remainder of the season, Oklahoma City Thunder general ... «ESPN, Mar 15»
7
Taking Note | Readers Respond: On 'Angelina Jolie Pitt: Diary of a …
Ms. Jolie Pitt explained in her op-ed “Diary of a Surgery” that her physician recently told her that blood test results might point to ovarian cancer. “I went through ... «New York Times, Mar 15»
8
Angelina Jolie's Surgery and What You Should Know
In a moving and personal op-ed piece, Angelina Jolie announced today that she has undergone surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes as a ... «ABC News, Mar 15»
9
Josh Edgin to have elbow surgery
Josh Edgin has decided to undergo Tommy John surgery, leaving the New York Mets dangerously thin in left-handed relief. Team doctor David Altchek will ... «ESPN, Mar 15»
10
Rangers ace Yu Darvish will likely need Tommy John surgery
The team announced Saturday morning that Darvish has a sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and that Tommy John surgery is one of his ... «USA TODAY, Mar 15»

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