surgery — medical treatment involving an operation to repair damage or remove diseased tissue
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: medical treatment involving an operation to repair damage or remove diseased tissue
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɜːrdʒəri/
Korean meaning: 손상을 치료하거나 병든 조직을 제거하는 수술
Korean pronunciation: **서**저리
Example Sentences
- My cat needed surgery after trying to catch a laser pointer for 6 hours straight.
- The surgeon performed a delicate brain surgery that lasted 12 hours.
- He's convinced he needs plastic surgery, but his wallet disagrees.
surgery
NOUN//ˈsɜːrdʒəri//
medical treatment involving an operation to repair damage or remove diseased tissue
The surgeon performs surgery to remove diseased tissue from the patient
Surgery caused injury, now accused of perjury!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
그리스어에서 온 단어로, 손으로 하는 일이라는 뜻에서 시작되어 의학적 치료를 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My cat needed surgery after trying to catch a laser pointer for 6 hours straight.”
“The surgeon performed a delicate brain surgery that lasted 12 hours.”
“He's convinced he needs plastic surgery, but his wallet disagrees.”
“The patient made a full recovery after the knee surgery.”
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