Surgery

What does "Surgery" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Surgery is a medical procedure that involves the physical alteration of the body. This can be done to remove something harmful, like a tumor, to repair a damaged area, like a broken bone, or to replace a part of the body, like a hip or knee. It is performed by a specially trained doctor called a surgeon. The process usually involves making an incision or cut on the body, doing the necessary work, and then closing the wound.

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