Definition
(laser) surgery: operation, medical treatment (with lasers)
You need surgery for your broken back.
a surgeon: a doctor who specializes in surgery or operations
Pronunciation examples
UK: I'm pleased to tell you that the surgery was a success.
US: Unfortunately the surgeon died of exhaustion shortly after.
- "This dog needs immediate surgery, right Stink?"
- "I sincerely hope that you have fully recovered from your recent colon surgery."
- "(Sophie is a surgeon."
- "I'm getting laser eye surgery."
- "Kevin : I'm not sure if I can drink any alcohol before my surgery."
- "I have an appointment with Dr. Bob Loblaw for laser eye surgery."
- "Philip : Well then, you won't mind if I take a little look inside them. Get ready for Dr. Philip to perform surgery..."
- "I have a deviated septum. Thinking about getting surgery."
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