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surgically

/ˈsɝː.dʒɪ.kə.li/
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Adjective:surgical
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• adverb

1

By means of or in connection with medical surgery.

Example

"The damaged ligament had to be repaired surgically after physical therapy proved insufficient."

2

With great precision, accuracy, and control, comparable to that of a surgeon.

Example

"The editor surgically removed redundant paragraphs from the manuscript without altering the author's tone."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'surgical', which traces back through Old French 'cirurgerie' to Ancient Greek 'kheirourgia' (working by hand, surgery), combining 'kheir' (hand) and 'ergon' (work).

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