surgical
adjective
sur·gi·cal
ˈsər-ji-kəl 
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: characteristic of or resembling surgery or a surgeon especially in control or incisiveness
surgical precision
Examples of surgical in a Sentence
The work was done with surgical precision.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Treatment for grey poop will vary based on the diagnosis but may include lifestyle modifications, medications, or surgical procedures.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 18 Jan. 2025
Modern cataract surgery is one of the safest and most effective surgical procedures, says Dello Russo, with a 98% success rate.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
This includes activities such as playing musical instruments or performing intricate surgical procedures.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
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surgical
adjective
sur·gi·cal
ˈsər-ji-kəl
: of, relating to, or associated with surgeons or surgery
surgical skills
surgical equipment
a surgical fever
Medical Definition
surgical
adjective
sur·gi·cal
ˈsər-ji-kəl
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