First Known Use: 1770
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surgical
adjective sur·gi·cal \ˈsər-ji-kəl\
: of or relating to the process of performing a medical operation : of or relating to surgery
: used during surgery
: resulting from a surgery
Full Definition of SURGICAL
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: characteristic of or resembling surgery or a surgeon especially in control or incisiveness <surgical precision>
— sur·gi·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Origin of SURGICAL
surgeon + -ical
SURGICAL Defined for Kids
surgical
adjective sur·gi·cal \ˈsər-ji-kəl\
Definition of SURGICAL for Kids
: of, relating to, or associated with surgery or surgeons <surgical instruments>
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surgical
adjective sur·gi·cal \ˈsər-ji-kəl\
Medical Definition of SURGICAL
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: of, relating to, or concerned with surgeons or surgery <surgical skill>
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: requiring surgical treatment <a surgical appendix>
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: used in or in connection with surgery <surgical gauze>
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: following or resulting from surgery <surgical fevers>
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