in surgery
idiom
1
: being operated on
The patient is still in surgery.
2
: performing an operation
The doctor has been in surgery for two hours.
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Patients could face delays in surgery if surgical tools become more expensive for already-struggling hospitals.
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Scott Whitaker, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2025
For me, this response kicks in during intense moments in surgery — such as seeing an unexpected gush of bleeding.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
Harry and LaGuerta arrive at the hospital to see Bobby, who’s in surgery after getting shot in the neck.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Both boys were in surgery at Comer Children’s Hospital Friday morning, family said.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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Scott Whitaker, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2025
For me, this response kicks in during intense moments in surgery — such as seeing an unexpected gush of bleeding.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
Harry and LaGuerta arrive at the hospital to see Bobby, who’s in surgery after getting shot in the neck.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Both boys were in surgery at Comer Children’s Hospital Friday morning, family said.
—Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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“In surgery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20surgery. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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