Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
day-surgery
Noun
/ˈdeɪ ˈsɜːrdʒəri/
Definition
A medical procedure that does not require an overnight stay in a hospital.
Examples
- The patient underwent day-surgery for the removal of her gallbladder.
- After her day-surgery, she was able to return home within hours.
- Many minor procedures are now performed using day-surgery methods.
Meaning
Day-surgery refers to operations or treatments where patients are admitted and discharged on the same day, allowing for quicker recovery times and reducing hospital stays.
Synonyms
- Outpatient surgery
- Same-day surgery
- Ambulatory surgery
