surgical

Definitions


[ˈsəːdʒɪkl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to or used in surgery
(e.g: a surgical dressing)

- done with great precision, especially with reference to a swift and highly accurate military attack from the air
(e.g: surgical bombing)


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Origin:
late 18th century (earlier as chirurgical): from French cirurgical, from Old French sirurgie (see surgery)




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