operating room

noun

US
: a room in a hospital where operations are done

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This year, everyone going in for their flu vaccine, or stepping into their clinic, office, or operating room, should give some thought to the process in front of them. Cassandra Thiel, STAT, 8 Sep. 2026 This technology could improve immediate operating room safety and lay the groundwork to expand access to specialized healthcare on a broader scale. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026 Robotic surgery is also beginning to stretch beyond the traditional operating room. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Novant Health services and NC state approval process Services at the center will include a 24-hour emergency department, a range of inpatient and outpatient care, and a dedicated C-section operating room. Chase Jordan august 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for operating room

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“Operating room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/operating%20room. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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