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    Cirugía (en. Surgery)

    /si.ruˈxi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Medical intervention performed on the body to treat diseases or injuries.
    Surgery was necessary to remove the inflamed appendix.
    La cirugía fue necesaria para remover el apéndice inflamado.
    Medical specialty that deals with surgical operations.
    The specialist in general surgery performed the operation.
    El médico especialista en cirugía general realizó la operación.
    Procedure that involves cuts and stitches in the body.
    During the surgery, the surgeons used advanced techniques.
    Durante la cirugía, los cirujanos utilizaron técnicas avanzadas.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'chirurgia', which means 'work with the hands'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cosmetic surgery
    Surgical procedure aimed at improving physical appearance.
    cirugía estética
    major surgery
    Type of surgery that involves greater risk and a longer recovery period.
    cirugía mayor
    outpatient surgery
    Surgical procedure that does not require prolonged hospitalization.
    cirugía ambulatoria
    minimally invasive surgery
    Intervention with techniques that reduce damage to tissues.
    cirugía mínimamente invasiva

    Related Words

    surgeon
    Doctor specialized in performing surgical operations.
    cirujano
    anesthesia
    State of insensitivity and absence of pain during surgery.
    anestesia
    recovery
    Healing process following a surgical intervention.
    recuperación
    diagnosis
    Process of identifying a disease that may lead to surgery.
    diagnóstico

    Slang Meanings

    cut
    In slang, one might say that a cut hit is needed to refer to surgery.
    En el argot, se puede decir que se necesita un golpe de corte para referirse a cirugía.
    surgical invasion
    People sometimes refer to a difficult surgery as a surgical invasion.
    La gente a veces se refiere a una cirugía difícil como una invasión quirúrgica.