Translation
surgery
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Word origin
From Greek kheirourgia ('working with the hands'), from kheir ('hand') and ergon ('work'). English 'surgery' and 'surgeon' are worn-down forms of the same word.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- kheirourgia
- English cognates
- surgery, surgeon
Grammar
Examples
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He needs heart surgery.
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She has worked in surgery for ten years.
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The heaviest operations are done in the morning.
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The surgery went very well.
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Two operations will take place today.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 25, lesson 12: chirurgie, raisonnable, creuser and 7 more words.