nonsurgical

adjective

non·​sur·​gi·​cal ˌnän-ˈsər-ji-kəl 

: not involving, consisting of, requiring, or performing surgery

nonsurgical treatment of back pain

nonsurgical cosmetic procedures

a nonsurgical practitioner

nonsurgically

ˌnän-ˈsər-ji-k(-ə)lē 

adverb

fractures treated nonsurgically

nonsurgically treated patients

Examples of nonsurgical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These nonsurgical enhancements are ideal for patients who want a subtle tweak to their profile or are curious about potential surgical interventions but don’t feel quite ready to go under the knife. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025

The practice has more than 20 years experience in nonsurgical options, including lasers, peels and injectables. —Jessica Peralta, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025

But other studies have shown that spine surgery is superior to nonsurgical treatments, such as physical therapy or injections, and reduces a patient’s disability. —Aria Bendix, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025

Another nonsurgical method for breast enhancement using blood is with PRP (platelet-rich plasma). —Hedy Phillips, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nonsurgical

• chirurgical
• liturgical
• postsurgical
• dramaturgical
• metallurgical
• microsurgical
• neurosurgical
• surgical

Medical Definition

nonsurgical

adjective

non·​sur·​gi·​cal -ˈsər-ji-kəl 

: not surgical

nonsurgical hospital care

nonsurgically

-ji-k(ə-)lē 

adverb