Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
undergo-surgery
verb phrase
/ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ ˈsɜrʤəri/
Definition
To experience a medical procedure in which the body is operated on by a surgeon.
Examples
- After the accident, he had to undergo surgery to repair his broken leg.
- Many patients undergo surgery with the hopes of improving their quality of life.
- She was nervous but knew she had to undergo surgery to treat her condition.
Meaning
When someone needs a surgical procedure for health reasons, they will undergo surgery.
Synonyms
- have surgery
- be operated on
- receive surgical treatment
