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surgical

[ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl]

surgical Definition

  • 1relating to or used in medical operations
  • 2very precise and with no room for error; meticulous

Using surgical: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "surgical" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The patient underwent a surgical procedure to remove the tumor.

  • Example

    The surgical team worked tirelessly for hours to save the patient's life.

  • Example

    The company's success was due to its surgical approach to cost-cutting.

surgical Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for surgical

Antonyms for surgical

Phrases with surgical

  • surgical strike

    a military attack aimed at a specific target with high precision and minimal collateral damage

    Example

    The government ordered a surgical strike on the terrorist hideout.

  • the quality of being very precise and accurate, often used to describe a process or action

    Example

    The surgeon's hands moved with surgical precision during the operation.

  • a protective mask worn by medical professionals during surgical procedures to prevent the spread of infection

    Example

    All visitors to the hospital are required to wear a surgical mask.

Origins of surgical

from Latin 'surgere', meaning 'to rise'

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Summary: surgical in Brief

The term 'surgical' [ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl] refers to things related to medical operations or procedures, as well as to actions that are very precise and exact. Examples of surgical contexts include 'The patient underwent a surgical procedure to remove the tumor,' and 'The company's success was due to its surgical approach to cost-cutting.' Phrases like 'surgical strike' and 'surgical precision' emphasize the accuracy and precision of an action or process.

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