surgery
A medical treatment in which a doctor cuts into someone's body to repair, remove, or replace a damaged part. It is usually performed in a hospital setting while the patient is under anesthesia.
예시
3 / 5My uncle needs surgery on his knee next month.
My relative requires a medical operation on his joint soon.
The patient underwent complex surgery to repair a heart valve.
The person in the hospital had a complicated operation to fix their heart.
I'm a bit scared about having surgery, but I know it's necessary.
I am feeling nervous about the operation, though I must do it.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'Surgeon' who is 'Sure' to help you during 'Surgery'.
빠른 퀴즈
The doctor told the patient that they would need ______ on their shoulder to fix the bone.
정답!
정답은: surgery
예시
My uncle needs surgery on his knee next month.
everydayMy relative requires a medical operation on his joint soon.
The patient underwent complex surgery to repair a heart valve.
formalThe person in the hospital had a complicated operation to fix their heart.
I'm a bit scared about having surgery, but I know it's necessary.
informalI am feeling nervous about the operation, though I must do it.
Recent studies show that robotic surgery reduces patient recovery time.
academicNew research indicates that using robots for operations helps people get better faster.
The cost of the surgery was fully covered by the company's health insurance.
businessThe business insurance plan paid for the entire price of the operation.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
cosmetic surgery
surgery done to improve a person's appearance
open-heart surgery
a major operation on the heart
plastic surgery
repairing or reconstructing body parts
자주 혼동되는 단어
While often used interchangeably, 'surgery' can refer to the medical field itself, whereas 'operation' refers to the specific event.
In British English, 'a surgery' can mean a doctor's office, but in American English, it only refers to the procedure.
사용 참고사항
In British English, 'surgery' can refer to the time or place where you visit a doctor or dentist (e.g., 'doctor's surgery'). In American English, use 'office' for the place and 'surgery' for the medical procedure.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often say 'make a surgery' or 'do a surgery.' It is more natural to use 'have surgery,' 'undergo surgery,' or 'perform surgery' (for the doctor).
암기 팁
Think of a 'Surgeon' who is 'Sure' to help you during 'Surgery'.
어원
Derived from the Greek word 'kheirourgia', which literally means 'hand work' (kheir = hand + ergon = work).
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many developed countries, elective surgeries (planned in advance) often have waitlists, while emergency surgeries are prioritized.
빠른 퀴즈
The doctor told the patient that they would need ______ on their shoulder to fix the bone.
정답!
정답은: surgery
관련 어휘
An operating room is a special room in a hospital where doct...
patientA patient is a person who is receiving medical care or treat...
recoveryRecovery is the process of getting better after being sick o...
incisionA clean cut made into a body or a surface, usually by a doct...
anesthesiaA medically induced state of total or partial loss of sensat...
hospitalA hospital is a large building where doctors and nurses prov...
Health 관련 단어
head
A1The upper part of the human body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. It is supported by the neck and is the center for the senses and thinking.
ear
A1The ear is the organ on the side of the head that humans and animals use to hear sounds. It also helps the body maintain its sense of balance.
mouth
A1The opening in the lower part of the human face, surrounded by the lips, through which food is taken in and sounds and speech are emitted. It contains the teeth and the tongue and is the beginning of the digestive tract.
tooth
A1A tooth is one of the hard, white objects in your mouth used for biting and chewing food. Humans have two sets of teeth during their lives: primary (baby) teeth and permanent (adult) teeth.
shoulder
A1The shoulder is the part of the human body where the arm connects to the trunk. It consists of a large joint that allows the arm to rotate and move in many directions.
finger
A1One of the five long, thin parts at the end of the human hand. Fingers are used for feeling, touching, and gripping objects.
stomach
A1The organ in your body where food goes after you eat it to be broken down. It is also the front part of your body below the chest and above the legs.
leg
A1A leg is one of the long parts of the body that humans and animals use for standing, walking, and running. It refers to the entire limb starting from the hip down to the ankle.
foot
A1The foot is the part of the body at the bottom of the leg that a person stands on. It is used for balance, walking, running, and jumping.
toe
A1A toe is one of the five separate parts at the end of the human foot. They help provide balance and support the weight of the body while standing or walking.
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