surgery
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
Medical treatment that involves cutting into the body to repair or remove something.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He needed _____ to repair the torn ligament."
Answer: surgery
In your own words, what does "surgery" mean?
Medical treatment that involves cutting into the body to repair or remove something.
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