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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Initially, doctors said there might be a surgical treatment, but that was quickly eliminated.
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Amy Beth Hanson and Matthew Brown, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
Looking for a surgical solution, Kennedy traveled to Japan in May, 2022.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
The surgery is a total mastectomy on the side of my dominant hand, so all typing would involve stimulation to the surgical area.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
These are permanent surgical methods that prevent pregnancy.
—Stephanie Booth, Health, 6 Apr. 2024
Recurrence typically happens when cancer cells escape from the tumor prior to or during surgical removal.
—Alexander Olawaiye, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2024
The surgical robot was created specifically to embed the implant and its 64 ultra-thin flexible connected threads upon which are 1,024 electrodes that record neural activity.
—Sarah Al-Arshani, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
Whether exploring ancient civilizations, conducting virtual science experiments or practicing complex surgical procedures, VR allows students to enter a simulated world that can enhance their understanding and retention.
—Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Important Notice: Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure intended to improve hair growth.
—Chris Gallagher, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
Amy Beth Hanson and Matthew Brown, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
Looking for a surgical solution, Kennedy traveled to Japan in May, 2022.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
The surgery is a total mastectomy on the side of my dominant hand, so all typing would involve stimulation to the surgical area.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
These are permanent surgical methods that prevent pregnancy.
—Stephanie Booth, Health, 6 Apr. 2024
Recurrence typically happens when cancer cells escape from the tumor prior to or during surgical removal.
—Alexander Olawaiye, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2024
The surgical robot was created specifically to embed the implant and its 64 ultra-thin flexible connected threads upon which are 1,024 electrodes that record neural activity.
—Sarah Al-Arshani, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
Whether exploring ancient civilizations, conducting virtual science experiments or practicing complex surgical procedures, VR allows students to enter a simulated world that can enhance their understanding and retention.
—Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Important Notice: Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure intended to improve hair growth.
—Chris Gallagher, Journal Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Surgical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surgical. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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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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