B2adjectivehealthscience
US/ˈsɜːr.dʒɪ.kəl/
UK/ˈsɜː.dʒɪ.kəl/
relating to surgery, or done with great precision, like a medical operation
In context
The surgical team spent six hours repairing his damaged heart.
Nurses must wear a surgical mask and gloves in the operating room.
The army carried out a surgical strike on the weapons depot.
Words that go with surgical
adjective + noun
- surgical procedureThe surgical procedure took less than an hour.
- surgical maskPlease put on a surgical mask before you enter.
- surgical instrumentEvery surgical instrument is cleaned after use.
- surgical interventionSome injuries need surgical intervention right away.
- surgical strikeThe surgical strike caused little damage to nearby homes.
- surgical glovesHe pulled on a pair of surgical gloves.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He had a surgical on his knee.Correct: He had surgery on his knee.