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Nonsurgical: meaning, definitions and examples

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nonsurgical

 

[ nɒnˈsɜːrdʒɪkəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical treatment

Nonsurgical refers to any medical procedure or treatment that does not involve surgery. It often encompasses methods such as medication, physical therapy, or other non-invasive techniques that aim to treat a condition without the need for an operation.

Synonyms

conservative, medicinal, non-invasive

Examples of usage

  • Nonsurgical treatments can be effective for joint pain.
  • Many patients prefer nonsurgical options for cosmetic procedures.
  • Nonsurgical weight loss methods include diet and exercise.
  • The doctor recommended a nonsurgical approach for recovery.

Translations

Translations of the word "nonsurgical" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não cirúrgico

🇮🇳 गैर-शल्य चिकित्सा

🇩🇪 nicht-chirurgisch

🇮🇩 non-bedah

🇺🇦 некірівний

🇵🇱 niechirurgiczny

🇯🇵 非外科的

🇫🇷 non chirurgical

🇪🇸 no quirúrgico

🇹🇷 cerrahi olmayan

🇰🇷 비수술적인

🇸🇦 غير جراحي

🇨🇿 nechirurgický

🇸🇰 nechirurgický

🇨🇳 非手术的

🇸🇮 nekirurški

🇮🇸 ekki skurðaðgerð

🇰🇿 операциясыз

🇬🇪 არასტერილური

🇦🇿 cərrahi olmayan

🇲🇽 no quirúrgico

Etymology

The term 'nonsurgical' combines the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' or 'without,' and the adjective 'surgical,' which originates from the Latin 'surgere,' meaning 'to rise' or 'to lift up.' 'Surgical' was adopted to refer to medical interventions involving incision, repair, or bodily alteration performed by a surgeon. The use of 'nonsurgical' began to gain traction in the late 20th century as advances in medical technology and techniques provided new avenues for treatment that did not require invasive operations. As a result, 'nonsurgical' has become an important concept in fields such as dentistry, dermatology, and orthopedics, addressing growing patient preferences for less invasive treatment options.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,821 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.