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French word
chirurgical
Pronunciation
IPA/ʃiʁyʁʒikal/
Meaning
- adjectivesurgical
Example
Elle a subi une intervention chirurgicale hier.
She underwent a surgical procedure yesterday.
More examples
Une opération chirurgicale a été programmée pour demain.
A surgical operation has been scheduled for tomorrow.
Core concept
Medical work involving a surgeon's direct repair or removal of body tissue.
Common phrases
opération chirurgicale
surgical operation
soins chirurgicaux
surgical care
Similar words
médical: Relating to medical diagnosis or treatment with medicines rather than surgery.
opératoire: Relating to an operation or procedures performed during surgery.
esthétique: Relating to surgery or procedures intended to improve physical appearance.
Definition in French
Relatif aux actes effectués par un chirurgien ou à la discipline de la chirurgie.
Word origin
French chirurgical comes from Latin chirurgicus, from Greek kheirourgikos, based on kheirourgos, meaning "hand-worker".
Usage tips
- The adjective changes for gender and number: chirurgical, chirurgicale, chirurgicaux, and chirurgicales.