surgery

Elementary

/ˈsɜːr.dʒə.ri/

noun
medical treatment involving cutting into the body

surgery in a sentence

  • “He had surgery to remove his appendix.”
  • “He's a specialist in brain surgery.”
  • “The doctor has recommended surgery.”
  • “He has recently undergone surgery on his shoulder.”

What does “surgery” mean?

surgery (noun) means medical treatment involving cutting into the body. It is pronounced /ˈsɜːr.dʒə.ri/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "surgery" mean?
surgery (noun) means: medical treatment involving cutting into the body
How do you pronounce "surgery"?
"surgery" is pronounced /ˈsɜːr.dʒə.ri/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "surgery" in a sentence?
Here is "surgery" used in a sentence: He had surgery to remove his appendix.

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