Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
surgical-procedure
Noun
/ˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl prəˈsiːdʒər/
Definition
A surgical procedure is a medical operation involving an incision with instruments to repair, remove, or examine a part of the body.
Examples
- The surgical procedure lasted several hours and required multiple specialists.
- After the surgical procedure, the patient was moved to recovery for observation.
- Preparation for a surgical procedure includes various pre-operative tests.
Meaning
It refers to a method used by surgeons to treat or diagnose various medical conditions through operative techniques.
Synonyms
- Operation
- Surgery
- Intervention
- Medical procedure
