nonsurgical

adjective

non·​sur·​gi·​cal ˌnän-ˈsər-ji-kəl How to pronounce nonsurgical (audio)
: not involving, consisting of, requiring, or performing surgery
nonsurgical treatment of back pain
nonsurgical cosmetic procedures
a nonsurgical practitioner
nonsurgically adverb
fractures treated nonsurgically
nonsurgically treated patients

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Mark, who leads multiple cosmetic dermatology practices located in Southampton, East Hampton, New York City and Aspen, suggests nonsurgical solutions includes taking oral collagen, which increases the collagen in the dermis. Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 Botox, which is the least-expensive nonsurgical treatment, was the most prevalent, with over 9.4 million procedures. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025 Several nonsurgical treatments can tighten skin without the need for invasive surgery. Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2025 Noem also signed off on legislation to ban surgical and nonsurgical gender-affirming care for minors and to restrict transgender athletes. Julia Manchester, The Hill, 15 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonsurgical

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nonsurgical was in 1837

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“Nonsurgical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonsurgical. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

nonsurgical

adjective
non·​sur·​gi·​cal -ˈsər-ji-kəl How to pronounce nonsurgical (audio)
: not surgical
nonsurgical hospital care
nonsurgically adverb
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