surgery
Translation
surgery, operation
Examples
He needs surgery on his knee.
He needs surgery on his knee.
She is studying surgery at medical school.
She is studying surgery at medical school.
Grammar Patterns
to have/undergo surgery ((on sth.)) to have a medical operation on a part of the body He needs surgery on his knee.
Similar Words
Synonyms: operation, procedure
Etymology
From Latin 'chirurgia' (handiwork), from Greek 'kheir' (hand) + 'ergon' (work).
Memory Tips
Think of what a 'surgeon' does. It's the practice of treating injuries or disorders by incision.