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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

surgery

/ˈsɜːrdʒəri/ noun · British & US
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What does surgery mean?

noun

The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders and injuries by manual or instrumental means, especially by incision or excision, or by manipulation of tissues.

Example

"The surgeon performed a successful surgery to repair the patient's damaged heart."

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