Synonyms for
Surgeries
Definition
Surgeries are medical procedures that involve cutting into the body to fix a problem or remove something.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- major surgeries
- minor surgeries
- open surgeries
- laparoscopic surgeries
- emergency surgeries
- scheduled surgeries
- successful surgeries
- complex surgeries
Word family
Usage note
The word 'surgeries' is the plural of 'surgery', referring to multiple instances of surgical operations. It is commonly used in medical contexts.
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Example sentences
- The doctor performed three surgeries to remove the tumor from the patient's brain.
- After the surgery, the patient needed to stay in the hospital for a few days to recover.
- The surgeon used a laser during the surgery to make a precise cut.
- The surgery was successful, and the patient felt much better afterward.
- The patient was nervous about the surgery, but the doctor explained everything that would happen.
Quotes
'Surgeries are a way of life for me. They give me energy and make me feel good about myself.' - Joan Rivers
'I had a lot of surgeries. I had a lot of scars. It was devastating.' - Farrah Fawcett
'I've had a lot of surgeries over the years, and it's been tough. But I'm still here, and I'm still fighting.' - Michael Jackson