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Surgically: meaning, definitions and examples

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surgically

 

[ ˈsɜːrdʒɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

medical procedure

Surgically refers to actions or procedures that are performed with the help of surgical techniques or instruments. It is often associated with operations that require incisions and manipulation of body tissues to treat or diagnose medical conditions. This term emphasizes the precision, skill, and typically invasive nature of such procedures. Surgeons use specific methods and protocols to ensure safety and effectiveness when operating surgically on patients.

Synonyms

clinically, medically, operatively

Examples of usage

  • The tumor was removed surgically.
  • Patients may recover faster when treated surgically.
  • He was surgically repaired after the accident.

Translations

Translations of the word "surgically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cirurgicamente

🇮🇳 सर्जिकल तरीके से

🇩🇪 chirurgisch

🇮🇩 secara bedah

🇺🇦 хірургічно

🇵🇱 chirurgicznie

🇯🇵 外科的に

🇫🇷 chirurgicalement

🇪🇸 quirúrgicamente

🇹🇷 cerrahi olarak

🇰🇷 외과적으로

🇸🇦 جراحيًا

🇨🇿 chirurgicky

🇸🇰 chirurgicky

🇨🇳 外科手术地

🇸🇮 kirurško

🇮🇸 skurðað

🇰🇿 хирургиялық

🇬🇪 ქირურგიულად

🇦🇿 cərrahi şəkildə

🇲🇽 quirúrgicamente

Word origin

The term 'surgically' is derived from the word 'surgery', which has its roots in the Greek word 'chirurgia', combining 'cheir' meaning 'hand' and 'ergon' meaning 'work'. The word evolved through Latin as 'chirurgia' before adopting its current form in Middle English during the 14th century. Initially, surgery was a practice largely associated with manual operations by skilled practitioners. Over the centuries, the field of surgery has advanced significantly, transitioning from rudimentary practices to highly specialized medical interventions. The adverbial form 'surgically' has emerged to denote actions undertaken in the surgical context, reflecting the evolution of surgical techniques and their increasing complexity and precision.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,238, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.