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surgical

/sərˈdʒɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does surgical mean?

adjective

Relating to the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of diseases and injuries by manual or operative procedures. Involving or requiring surgical skill or techniques.

Example

"The surgical team worked tirelessly to repair the damaged tissue."

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