Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

extensive-surgery

Noun

/ɪkˈstɛnsɪv ˈsɜrʤəri/

Definition

A surgical procedure that involves a significant amount of tissue removal or alteration.

Examples

After the accident, he had to undergo extensive surgery to repair the damages.
Doctors recommended extensive surgery to improve her chances of recovery from cancer.
The patient was informed about the risks involved in extensive surgery before giving consent.

Meaning

Extensive surgery refers to operations that require large incisions and often result in changes to the body’s structure, usually performed to treat serious medical conditions.