Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
medical procedure
Noun
/ˈmɛdɪkəl prəˈsiːdʒər/
Definition
A medical procedure is a specific method or operation carried out by medical professionals to diagnose, treat, or prevent health conditions.
Examples
- After the medical procedure, the patient was monitored for any complications.
- The doctor explained the medical procedure in detail before obtaining consent.
- They scheduled the medical procedure for next week at the hospital.
Meaning
The term refers to any systematic process used to conduct a medical examination or treatment.
Synonyms
- operation
- intervention
- therapy
- treatment
- examination
